Radioactive wild boars Flashcards
wild boar
a large, dangerous pig that is covered in hair and lives wild in forests
truffle
a type of fungus that grows underground and can be eaten. Truffles are expensive because they are very rare
The Dordogne region’s gastronomic specialities include truffles and foie gras.
Use truffle oil to add flavour to the dish.
mushroom
a fungus with a round top and short stem. Some types of mushroom can be eaten
underground
below the surface of the earth; below ground:
an underground cave/passage/cable
Moles live underground.
soil
the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow:
light/heavy/fertile soil
sandy or chalky soils
fungus
any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things:
Mushrooms and mould are fungi.
Fungus can be poisonous.
reduction
the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.:
a reduction in traffic
huge price reductions
proliferation
the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount:
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
nuclear weapons proliferation
ultimate
most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst:
Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor.
My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ.
Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal.
the ultimate luxury cruiser
mystery
something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood:
How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away is/remains a mystery.
The mystery was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.
The book tries to explain some of the mysteries of life.
The details of the scandal remain cloaked/shrouded/wrapped in mystery.
It’s a complete mystery (to me) that/why = (I do not understand why) she married him at all!
contamination
the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances:
The water supply is being tested for contamination .
The police immediately sealed off the crime scene to prevent contamination of evidence.
caesium
a chemical element that is a soft, silver-white alkaline metal. Caesium reacts strongly with other chemicals and is used in photocells.
particle
a particle is also any of the smallest pieces of matter that make up atoms or the parts of atoms.
persist
if an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist:
If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week.
radioactive
having or producing powerful and dangerous energy that comes from the breaking up of atoms
radioactivity
the quality that some atoms have of producing a type of energy that can be very harmful to health
nuclear
being or using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus:
nuclear energy/power
a nuclear power plant
the nuclear industry
disaster
(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty:
An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident).
It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job.
This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area.
Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants.
Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck.
Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other.
environment
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:
Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.
We’re not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.
pollution
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:
air/water pollution
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution.
mystify
to confuse someone by being or doing something very strange or impossible to explain:
I was mystified by her decision.
Most Americans are totally mystified by the English game of cricket.
roam
to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do:
After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets.
She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants.
To decrease, to become less, or to make something become less:
Our share of the market has decreased sharply this year.
We have decreased our involvement in children’s books.
dub
to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her:
She was dubbed by the newspapers “the Angel of Death”.
attribute
a quality or characteristic that someone or something has:
Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.
