Vocabulary

• pearly whites: A person's teeth, especially when they are white and healthy-looking.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
• off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
• out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
• oral hygiene: The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
• slightly: Only a little
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
• barely: Only just; just possible
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
• attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
• factor: Something that influences a result
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
• vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• fellow: Man or a boy
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• aspiration: Great desire to achieve something
• silent: Without making any noise; soundless
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• stripe: Strip of alternating color in straight lines
• boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• porcelain: Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
• oral: Concerning the mouth
• cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
• great: Very good; better than before
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
• crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
• pearly: Color of white pearls