Top Notch 2B - Unit 6 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Lesson 2 in the Top Notch 2B coursebook, such as "excuse", "agree with", "allergic", etc.

review

flashcard

spelling

quiz

excuse [noun]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

Ex: The teacher reminded the students that having a valid excuse is necessary for missing assignments .

to agree with [verb]

(of food) to not cause illness or physical discomfort

Ex: Seafood often does n't agree with him , and he experiences allergies .

to diet [verb]

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

Ex: After the holidays , many people choose to diet to shed the extra pounds .

to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .

weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it .

against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .

religion [noun]

the belief in a higher power such as a god and the activities it involves or requires

Ex: His religion requires daily prayer and meditation .

allergic [adjective]

having negative reactions to specific substances, such as sneezing, itching, or swelling, due to sensitivity to those substances

Ex: Mark carries an EpiPen with him at all times because he 's severely allergic to bee stings .

to care [verb]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Ex: She cares a lot about her little sister and always protects her .