foraging
[noun]
the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals
Ex:
Insight - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3A
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "ethos", "fritter away", "strapped", etc.
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self-sufficient
[adjective]
capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others
Ex:
The
small
village
aimed
to
be
self-sufficient
by
generating
its
own
electricity
through
solar panels
.
flat-pack
[noun]
a piece of furniture or equipment that is sold in parts and is delivered to the buyer in a box so that they can put it together and then use it
assembly line
[noun]
a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task
Ex:
Robots
now
assist
workers
on
the
assembly line
.
ethos
[noun]
the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization
Ex:
The
university
fosters
an
ethos
of
academic
excellence
and
integrity
.
pipe dream
[noun]
an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish
Ex:
The
notion
of
a
completely
utopian
society
,
free
of
all
problems
,
is
often
regarded as
a
pipe dream
.
to splash out
[verb]
to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things
Ex:
To
celebrate
their
anniversary
,
the
couple
splashed out
on
a
gourmet
dinner
and
a
weekend
getaway
.
![to [live] beyond {one's} means](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41926/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [live] beyond {one's} means")
to [live] beyond {one's} means
[phrase]
to spend in a way that exceeds one's income
Ex:
The
couple
took
frequent
extravagant
vacations
,
leading
to
significant
debt
as
they
were
living
beyond
their
means
.
![to [make] (both|) ends meet](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41760/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] (both|) ends meet")
to [make] (both|) ends meet
[phrase]
to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs
Ex:
She
is
working
extra
hours
to
make
both
ends
meet
while
she
looks for
a
better-paying
job
.
to fritter away
[verb]
to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities
Ex:
Do
n't
fritter away
your
savings
on
unnecessary
expenses
;
save
for
the
future
.
poverty-stricken
[adjective]
suffering from extreme deprivation
Ex:
Aid
organizations
delivered
supplies
to
the
poverty-stricken
region
.
to squander
[verb]
to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities
Ex:
The
government
was
accused
of
squandering
taxpayer
money
on
unnecessary
projects
.
insurance
[noun]
the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss
Ex:
standing order
[noun]
a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until it is altered or terminated
premium
[noun]
the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses
Ex:
A
higher
premium
often
means
better
coverage
.
contactless
[adjective]
(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology
Ex:
Many
public transport
systems
have
adopted
contactless
ticketing
.
liability insurance
[noun]
a form of insurance that offers financial protection to individuals or businesses against legal obligations and expenses resulting from injuries, damages, or losses caused to others
current account
[noun]
a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required
Ex:
She
opened
a
current account
to
manage
her
daily
expenses
.
debit
[noun]
an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income
Ex:
The
bank statement
showed
a
debit
for
the
transaction
.
bonus
[noun]
the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward
Ex:
The
CEO
handed out
bonuses
to
recognize
excellent
performance
.
comprehensive
[adjective]
covering or including all aspects of something
Ex:
She
received
a
comprehensive
education
that
included
coursework
in
a
wide
range
of
subjects
.
policy
[noun]
a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.
Ex:
The
university
enacted
a
diversity
and
inclusion
policy
to
promote
equity
among
students
and
faculty
.
third party
[noun]
a person or entity that is not directly involved in a particular transaction or agreement, but may have legal rights or obligations related to it
strapped
[adjective]
having a limited amount of something, especially of money
Ex:
They
're
strapped
after
buying
a
new
car
.
the breadline
[noun]
an informal threshold of income that marks the level at which a person or household is regarded as very poor or barely able to afford basic necessities
Ex:
Policy
proposals
included
a
targeted
tax credit
for
families
hovering
just
above
the breadline
.