Chapter 12 Meat Under Fire
vocabulary(U11)
1.curriculum n.
def:the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.
synonym:subject
Ex:The college has a liberal arts curriculum.
2.dedicated adj.
def:1.having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group, cause, etc.
2.made or used for just one purpose
synonym:determined,sedulous
Ex:He is dedicated to the teaching profession.
3.defrost v.
def:1.to warm something that is frozen until it is no longer frozen
2.to melt ice that has built up on the inside of a freezer or refrigerator
synonym:freeze
Ex:It took a while for her to defrost [=to stop being unfriendly] and open up to us.
def:to try to influence (someone) by words or advice : to strongly urge (someone) to do something
synonym:encourage,spruik
Ex:She exhorted her listeners to support the proposition.
5.follow suit phr.
def:1.in card games : to play a card of the same suit (such as hearts or spades) as the card that was played just before
2.to do the same thing that someone else has just done
Ex:His brother went to medical school, and he followed suit.
6.fossil fuel n.
def:1.a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) that is formed in the earth from dead plants or animals
Ex:They use less fossil fuel in their transportation.
7.made from scratch phr.
def:1.from a point where nothing has been done, so that you have to do everything yourself.
2.from the beginning again, not using all the work that you have done before
Ex: We made the cake from scratch, using no prepared ingredients.
8.organic adj.
def:1.grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals
Ex:Is this broccoli certified organic?
9.overhaul v.
def:1.to look at every part of (something) and repair or replace the parts that do not work
2.to completely change a system in order to make it work more effectively
synonym:do up,fix,change into
Ex:The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
10.produce v./n.
def:1.to make (something) especially by using machines
2.to cause (something) to exist or happen : to cause (a particular result or effect)
synonym:bring about ,trigger
Ex:Thousands of cars are produced here each year.
11.remodel v.
def:to change the structure, shape, or appearance of (something)
Ex:We remodeled the kitchen last year.
12.spacious adj.
def:having a large amount of space
synonym:appointed,baronial
Ex:The dining room is spacious [=roomy] enough to seat our whole family and several guests.
13.stock v./n./adj.
def:1.the supply of goods available for sale in a store
2.a supply of something that is available for use
3.a share of the value of a company which can be bought, sold, or traded as an investment
synonym:accumulation,allowance
Ex:That camera is out of stock.
vocabulary(U12)
1.acre n.
def:1.a measure of land area in the U.S. and Britain
that equals 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
synonym:area
Ex:The house sits/is on two acres of land.
2.advocate v./n.
def:1.a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy
2.to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)
synonym:support,get behind
Ex:She works as a consumer advocate.
3.cite v.
def:1.to write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.)
2.to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion
3.to order (someone) to appear before a court of law
4.to officially and publicly honor (someone) for something done
synonym:dispute,disprove
Ex:The article cites several experts on the subject.
4.consumption n.
def:1.the act of eating or drinking something
2.the use of something (such as fuel)
3.use by a particular group of people
4.the act of buying things
Ex:This food is not fit for human consumption.
5.digest v.
def:1.to change (food that you have eaten) by a biological process into simpler forms
that can be used by the body
2.to think over and try to understand (news, information, etc.)
synonym:assimulate,go down
Ex:He has trouble digesting certain foods.
6.grain n.
def:1.the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food
2.a small, hard piece of something
synonym:cash crop
Ex:The machine grinds grain into flour.
7.objection n.
def:1. a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something : a reason for objecting
2.an act of formally objecting to something during a trial.
synonym:accusation,affirmation
Ex:My main objection is that some people will have to pay more than others.
8.on the defensive phr.
def:to begin to attack or criticize someone who you think is attacking you
Ex:Under pressure from his critics, the minister decided to go on the offensive.
9.reluctantly adv.
def:feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something
synonym:unhelpful,unwilling
Ex:She reluctantly agreed to pay the fine.
10.texture n.
def:1.the way that something feels when you touch it
2.the way that a food or drink feels in your mouth
3.the various parts of a song, poem, movie, etc., and the way they fit together
synonym:taste,flavour,modality,quality
Ex:The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture.
11.willing adj.
def:1.not refusing to do something
2.quick to act or respond : doing something or ready to do something without being persuaded
3.done, made, or given by choice
synonym:interested,keen,eager,ready
Ex:I'm perfectly willing to try.
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