F2F Class Notes (Nemo)
Vocabulary
toast (n): 1-an expression of good wishes or respect for someone that involves holding up and then drinking from a glass of alcohol, especially wine, after a short speech:
E.g.: Now, if you’d all please raise your glasses, I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
E.g.: Champagne corks popped and the guests drank a toast to the happy couple.
etiquette (n): 1-the set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations:
E.g.: Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.
E.g.: Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader.
spirit (n)a strong alcoholic drink:
E.g.: Vodka is a type of spirit.
E.g.: Spirits are more expensive than beer, but they get you drunk faster.
acquired taste (n): something that you may not like at first, but begin to like after you have tried it:
E.g.: You can try drinking it, although it’s something of an acquired taste.
fast faster
milliliter -ml
your stomach is quite good at dealing with alcohol
Pronunciation
etiquette-/ˈet.ɪ.ket/
ancient- [ˈenʃənt]
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