unit 7 - vocabulary Flashcards
someone or something that is new and different and makes everything seem more exciting
a breath of fresh air
a very small amount compared to the amount needed
a drop in the ocean
someone who regularly travels between work and home
commuter
traffic on roads or in towns, making movement difficult
congestion
the amount used
consumption
officially having the stated purpose
designated
sensible and practical
down to earth
a long period when there is little or no rain
drought
an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out
emission
the waste gas from an engine, especially a car’s
exhaust fumes
not now existing
extinct
fuels, such as gas, coal and oil, that were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago
fossil fuel
a situation where roads in a town become so blocked by cars that it is impossible for any traffic to move
gridlock
the natural environment in which animal or plant usually lives
habitat
a thick layer of ice that permanently covers an area of land
ice cap
to just be able to manage, especially when you have financial difficulties
keep your head above water
a law or set of laws suggested by an government and made official by a parliament
legislation
in a way that is strange and cannot be understood
mysteriously
someone’s use of a room, building or vehicle
occupancy
If something happens … of …, it is completely unexpected
out of the blue
delighted about something
over the moon
to act in a way that is very dangerous and to take risks
play with fire
a mixture of smoke, gasses, and chemicals especially in cities, that makes the atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health
smog
a small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater
tip of the iceberg
in a way that does not make you feel surprised
unsurprisingly
