Daily Quick Fix – 8
Vocabulary
1. A poll /ə pəʊl/
A survey where a large number of people vote on a topic.
2. Go viral /ɡəʊ ˈvaɪərᵊl/
To become very popular or famous online very quickly.
3. Backlash /ˈbæklæʃ/
A strong negative reaction by a large number of people.
4. Political Correctness /pəˈlɪtɪkᵊl kəˈrɛktnəs/
The avoidance of offensive forms of expression or action.
5. Censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/
The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.
6. Lie beneath the surface /laɪ bɪˈniːθ ðə ˈsɜːfɪs/
Being hidden or not immediately obvious.
7. Heighten /ˈhaɪtᵊn/
To make or become more intense.
8. Shivers /ˈʃɪvəz/
A trembling sensation caused by cold, fear, or excitement.
9. Euphoric /juːˈfɒrɪk/
Experiencing intense feelings of happiness, joy, or pleasure.
10. Adrenaline junkie /əˈdrɛnᵊlɪn ˈʤʌŋki/
A person with a compulsive desire for excitement and adventure.
11. Global supply chains /ˈɡləʊbᵊl səˈplaɪ ʧeɪnz/
Worldwide systems that businesses use to obtain products or services.
12. Solar farms /ˈsəʊlə fɑːmz/
Large installations of solar panels to generate electricity from sunlight.
13. Power grid /ˈpaʊə ɡrɪd/
A network of interconnected lines delivering electricity to consumers.
14. Fossil fuels /ˈfɒsᵊl ˈfjuːəlz/
Natural resources formed from remains of ancient plants and animals.
15. Ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
Something that is seemingly present everywhere at the same time.