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Why Avocados Are So Expensive | So Expensive
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Fiona Chen posted on 2019/11/26Ever wondered why your favorite avocados come with such a hefty price tag? This video dives deep into the fascinating world of avocado production, uncovering everything from water usage and supply chain secrets to the surprising issue of avocado theft! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to agriculture and economics while learning about the journey of this popular fruit from farm to table.
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scale
US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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US /fɪr/
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UK /fɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- A feeling of reverence and respect for someone or something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be afraid of or nervous about something
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US /əˈmaʊnt/
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UK /ə'maʊnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quantity of something
- Intransitive Verb
- To add up to a certain figure
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