Week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

A promise or firm decision to do something

While there had been a long tradition of giving rings as ………….. (n) to marry

A

A commitment

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2
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It ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point

The campaign ………. (v) the slogan “A diamond is forever”

A

Culminates with

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3
Q

To use something in a way that helps you.

We need to make sure that we …….. (v) our resources as fully as possible

A

Exploit

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4
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Fixed into the surface of something

From blatant neon signal to subtly …….. (adj) products in movies

A

Embedded

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5
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Enables sight by processing light, images, and motion through eyes and brain

Our ……… (n) is targeted by an avalanche of information on the internet, street posters, and billboards.

A

Visual system

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6
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Handles hearing by detecting and interpreting sounds via the ears and brain.

Our ………. (n) submits to catchy radio jingles and telemarketers.

A

Auditory system

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7
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Controls the sense of smell by detecting odors through the nose and brain

Our ……… (n) is targeted by variations of vanilla and citrus perfumes aimed at enticing us to linger in a retail outlet.

A

Olfactory system

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