Unit 9 Flashcards
in a situation where someone or something has complete power over you
at the mercy of
at this particular point in time
at this juncture
extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour
barbarism
driving a motor vehicle
behind the wheel
to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously
blow something out of proportion
to use as little energy as possible
conserve energy
someone with a … has been found guilty of crimes in the past
criminal record
to become worse
degenerate
confused and not knowing where to go or what to do
disorientated
able to be made, done, or achieved
feasible
the amount of money that is available to spend
financial resources
to think something is stupid or ridiculous
find something laughable
not perfect, containing mistakes
flawed
to be widely reported in the news
grab the headlines
to give something to someone in your family who is younger than you
hand down
speaking in a general way
in broad terms
a machine or piece of equipment that saves time and effort
labour-saving device
to fulfil or satisfy a set of rules
meet regulations
an animal that hunts, kills and eats other animals
predator
not happening or existing very often
relatively few and far between
not likely to move or break
rock steady
a way of thinking about the world
world view
