unit 2 - vocabulary Flashcards
to mention someone or something without talking about them directly
allude to
the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech
applause
able to use tow languages equally well, or using or involving two languages (of a thing)
bilingual
(of weather, conditions in a room, or parts of the body) cold
chilly
a speech or piece of writing about a particular, usually serious, subject
discourse
suitable or safe for eating
edible
improved
enhanced
in a way that is morally right
ethically
a day on which a religious event or person is remembered and celebrated
feast
a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group
gathering
that is the reason or explanation for something
hence
in a way that cannot be avoided
inevitably
a detailed plan or route of a journey
itinerary
very comfortable and expensive
luxurious
to cause someone to believe something that is no true
mislead
If someone is … by a particular desire or belief, that desire or belief causes them to behave in the way that they do.
motivated
too slight or small in amount to be of importance
negligible
to be greater in number than someone or something
outnumber
containing too many people or things
overcrowded
a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity
participant
a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way as part of a religious ceremony or public celebration
procession
to change an area of a town by replacing old buildings, roads etc. with new ones
redevelop
less hot or tired
refreshed
a description of possible actions or events
scenario
If something bad is … of something else, it is caused by the other thing and is proof that it exists.
symptomatic
not changed or damaged by people
unspoilt
… work is done without being paid and usually involves helping people.
voluntary
while
whilst
a meeting of people to discuss and/or perform practical work in a subject or activity
workshop
