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GLOSSARY

analogy (n) a comparison of two otherwise unlike things digital footprint (n) the information about you that exists on the
based on the resemblance of a particular aspect internet as a result of your online activities
anticipate (v) to expect or predict something before it dim (adj) not giving or having much light
happens
distract (v) to take somebody’s attention away from what
assembly (n) a group of people who meet to make laws or they are trying to do
important decisions
donation (n) money or things people give to help others
auxiliary (n) a verb such as be, do and have used with main
verbs to show tense, etc. and to form questions duct tape (n) a strong, cloth-backed, waterproof adhesive
and negatives tape used for repairing things
emerging (adj) new and developing; starting to become known
balanced (adj) having the right mix of different foods for good
health or important
energy (n) strength and power to be active and do daily
bot (n) a computer program that can do automatic
tasks, especially on the internet activities
entrust (v) to give responsibility for something important
boost (v) to increase or improve something
breadcrumb(s) (n) very small pieces of dried bread, used in cooking erupt (v) When a volcano erupts, it explodes, and flames
to cover food and rocks come out of it.
establish (v) to create or start something officially
bug (n) an error or a problem in a computer program
that prevents it from working correctly family time (n) time when family members are together and
share meals or activities
bully (v) to use your power or strength to frighten or hurt
someone fast-paced (adj) busy and moving quickly
burn out (phr. v.) to become sick or very tired from working too filling (adj) making you feel full after eating
hard
foundation (n) an organisation which is created for a special
bystander (n) someone who watches an event without getting purpose
involved
freedom (n) the right to live and act without control
capital (n) the main city where a country’s government is
located fresh (adj) new, not old; often used for food that is natural
and recently prepared
capture (v) to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something
into your possession, especially by force fluffy (adj) soft and light (often used for food, clouds, or
animal fur)
casual (adj) not formal
fungi (n) any of various types of organisms that get their
charity (n) an organisation whose aim is to give money, food from decaying material or other living
food, or help to those who need it things
checkout (n) the place in a shop where you pay for your items gratitude (n) the feeling of being thankful
comfort (n) a warm and pleasant feeling, especially from healthy (adj) good for your body and mind
food
hospitality (n) being friendly and welcoming to guests
commemorate (v) to remember and honour a person or event
independence (n) freedom from the control of another country
courage (n) the ability to face fear or difficulty
influence (v) affect or change how someone or something
crash (v) to suddenly stop working or shut down behaves, develops, or thinks
unexpectedly
instantly (adv) immediately
crispy (adj) hard, dry, and making a sound when you bite it
interface (n) the visual layout and controls, such as menus,
crop (n) (the total amount collected of) a plant such as a buttons, and screens that allow a user to interact
grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts with a system
culture (n) the traditions, habits, and way of lives of a intuitive (adj) obtained by using your feelings rather than by
country or group of people considering the facts
daily rhythm (n) the usual pattern of activities during a day invest (v) to spend time, money, or effort on something
with the expectation of getting a good result or
declare (v) to officially announce something
profit in the future
dedicate (v) to give something officially for a special purpose
light (meal) (adj) not heavy; easy to eat and digest
determination (n) the ability to continue trying to do something,
although it is difficult lifestyle (n) the way people live, including daily habits and
routines
destiny (n) the things that will happen in the future
manage (v) to control or organise something independently
digital citizen (n) a person who knows how to use technology
safely, responsibly, and respectfully
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