Survivalism Flashcards
Mindset
a way of thinking
Interchangeably
things that are interchangeable can be used instead of each other
Perceptions
beliefs or opinions
Feasible
able to be done, possible
Shortages
situations where there isn’t enough of something
Bunkers
shelters, usually underground, to protect the people inside
Kitted out
provided with the necessary equipment
Stockpiling
building a supply of goods (for future use)
Crops
a plant grown for food
Self-sufficient
able to provide for yourself without the help of others
Ticking over
continues working without input
Written in stone
if something is written in stone, it does not change
Monetary
related to the money in a country
Apocalyptic
connected with the final destruction of the world
Ridicule
make fun of
Poked fun
made fun of
Doomsday
the end of the world
Airtight
completely closed so no air can come in
Fortresses
large, strong, building
Meltdown
complete collapse
Shone a light
helped explain (something)
Missile silo
a large structure under the ground from where missiles can be fired
Disrupt
prevent from continuing as normal
Status quo
the present situation
Paint
describe, portray
Madwoman
a woman who is mad / crazy
Overcome
“if you are overcome by a feeling, you can’t continue your normal life without thinking about it
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Handy
useful
Out of the blue
completely unexpected
Bunker
a shelter, usually underground, to protect the people inside
Elite
the richest, most powerful in society
Firsthand
if you experience something firsthand, you experience it for yourself
Regulating
controlling
Disproportionately
in a way that is too large or too small when compared to something else
Fractures
breaks
Underlined
shown
Crumbling down
falling down
Duty
something that you have to do
It’s all well and good
good used to say that something may be ok, but it has disadvantages
Spare
extra
Sewer
a large pipe, normally underground, used to carry away waste water from buildings
Apocalypse
the end of the world
