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GLOSSARY






               massive (adj) very large in size, amount, or degree; extremely   slightly (adv) a little, but not much
                        big
                                                              smoothly (adv) in an even way, without suddenly stopping and
               memory (n) the fact or condition of being remembered      starting again
                  mess (n) a situation or place that is dirty, untidy, or   social (adj) involving time spent with other people
                        disorganised
                                                                  spark (v) to cause something to start or develop,
                mindset (n) a set of beliefs or attitudes that shape how   especially suddenly
                        someone thinks and behaves
                                                                 stretch (v) to make your body or your arms and legs
             mix up (phr. v.) to confuse two or more things because they   straight so that they are as long as possible, in
                        look or sound similar                            order to exercise the joints
                 mould (n) a soft, green or grey growth that can develop on   street food (n) food sold and eaten on the street
                        old food or damp walls, or on objects that have
                        been left for too long in damp air      strength (n) power or ability to do something
                                                               strengthen (v) to make something stronger
              netiquette (n) the rules of polite and respectful behaviour
                        when communicating on the internet (internet   struggle (n) a long and difficult effort to achieve something
                        etiquette)
                                                                   stew (n) a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in
             notification (n) an alert or message that appears on a device to   liquid in a closed pan
                        provide an update or some information
                                                            subvocalisation (n) the act or process of inaudibly articulating
               nutrition (n) the substances that you take into your body   speech with speech organs
                        as food and the way that they influence your
                        health                                 tangible (adj) real and not imaginary; able to be shown,
                                                                         touched, or experienced
             nutritious (adj) containing good and useful nutrients for the
                        body                                     texture (n) the way food or a surface feels when you touch
                                                                         it or eat it
                occupy (v) take control or possession of a place
                                                             togetherness (n) the feeling of being close and connected with
             orphaned (adj) children who have lost their parents         others
          overwhelming (adj) very great in amount or intensity; extremely   tradition (n) something people do regularly because it is part
                        difficult to fight against or handle             of their culture
             peripheral (adj) connected with the outer edge of a particular   traditional (adj) following old customs and habits
                        area
                                                                unique (adj) being the only one of its kind; unlike anything
                persona (n) the way you present yourself to others,      else
                        especially online; your public image or character
                                                                 unlock (v) to unfasten the lock of, open the lock on, open
               portfolio (n) a collection of your work, projects, or     something
                        achievements that shows your skills and abilities
                                                             unforgiving (adj) (for a place or environment) very harsh, hostile,
               prioritise (v) to treat something as being more important   and not allowing for any mistakes or weaknesses
                        than other things
                                                                upgrade (v) to improve the quality or usefulness of
                 pride (n) a feeling of happiness about something        something, or change it for something newer or
                        important                                        of a better standard
               proposal (n) a suggestion or plan               upstander (n) someone who stands up against unfair or
                 recall (v) to bring back to mind                        harmful behaviour
                                                                  valid (adj) that which is legally or officially acceptable
               resilience (n) the ability to recover quickly from difficulties,
                        shock, or injury; mental toughness        value (n) a belief about what is right and important
                 resist (v) to fight or stand against something  variety (n) many different types of things together
               resource (n) materials or tools used to support learning  velcro (n) a fastening material with tiny hooks that stick
                routine (n) something you do regularly in the same way   two pieces of cloth together
                                                                  verify (v) to check that something is true or accurate
               sacrifice (n) giving up something important for others
                                                                visionary (n) a person who has creative ideas about the future
               scrolling (v) moving up or down through content on a screen
                        by sliding your finger or using a mouse          and can imagine new possibilities
                                                                  vital (adj) very important
             self-control (n) the ability to control your emotions and actions
           semantically (adv) in a way that is connected with the meaning of   victory (n) success after a struggle or fight
                        words and sentences                         will (n) the mental power to control and direct your
                                                                         thoughts
                sharing (n) giving and enjoying things together with other
                        people

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