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Ch. 4B Mosaic Vocabulary

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acquire*to obtain something by buying it or being given it -- Ex. He hoped to _____ valuable works of art as cheaply as possible.
annoyedslightly angry -- Ex. I'll be _____ if we don't finish by eight.
bargainsomething you buy cheaply or for less than its usual price -- There are no _____ in the clothes shops at the moment.
bargainto discuss the conditions of a sale, agreement etc, for example to try and get a lower price -- Ex. workers _____ for better pay
benefit*an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something -- Ex. We want him to get maximum _____ from the course.
benefit*if you benefit from something or it benefits you, it gives you an advantage, improves your life, or helps you in some way -- Ex. They are working together to _____ the whole community.
community*the people who live in the same area, town, etc. -- The new arts center will serve the whole _____.
compensation*money paid to someone because they have suffered injury or loss, or because something they own has been damaged -- Ex. _____ for injuries at work
distinguishto recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people -- Ex. His attorney argued that Cope could not _____ between right and wrong.
ecotourismthe business of organizing holidays to natural areas, especially areas that are far away such as the rain forest, where people can visit and learn about the area in a way that will not hurt the environment
flockif people flock to a place, they go there in large numbers because something interesting or exciting is happening there -- Ex. People have been _____ to the exhibition.
found* (find)to have a particular feeling or opinion, or to have a particular feeling or opinion about someone or something -- Ex. Will Gary and Gail _____ happiness together?
frontieran area where people have never lived before, that not much is known about -- Ex. a novel about a family's struggle on the American _____
hence*for this reason -- Ex. The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry. _____ , factory location is an important consideration.
hippiesomeone, especially in the 1960s, who opposed violence peacefully and often wore unusual clothes, had long hair, and took drugs for pleasure
indigenous_____ people or things have always been in the place where they are, rather than being brought there from somewhere else -- Ex. the many _____ cultures which existed in Siberia
inexpensivecheap -- Ex. a good selection of _____ wines
localssomeone who lives in the place where you are or the place that you are talking about -- Ex. We asked one of the _____ to recommend a restaurant.
physical*related to someone's body rather than their mind or emotions -- Ex. the _____ and emotional needs of young adults
requesta polite or formal demand for something -- Ex. They have made an urgent _____ for international aid.
requestto ask for something in a polite or formal way -- Ex. You have to _____ permission if you want to take any photographs.
stingynot generous, especially with money -- Ex. She's too _____ to give money to charity.
subculturea particular group of people within a society and their behavior, beliefs, and activities - often used to show disapproval -- Ex. the drug _____ of the inner city
tabooa _____ subject, word, activity, etc. is one that people avoid because it is extremely offensive or embarrassing -- Ex. Rape is a _____ subject.
touristsomeone who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure -- Ex. What effect will this have on the local _____ industry?
up-frontbehaving or talking in an honest way so that people know what you really think -- Ex. Mo's very _____ with him about their relationship.
virtually*almost -- Ex. _____ all the children come to school by bus.



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