Mariana, February

citizenship

• The status of being a citizen of a particular country, with associated rights and responsibilities.

• A legal document that allows a person to travel internationally.

• A type of government that allows for direct participation of citizens.

• A social contract that defines the relationship between individuals and the state.

bilingual

• Able to speak two languages fluently.

• Able to speak three languages fluently.

• Able to understand two languages but not speak them.

• Able to read two languages but not write them.

demanding

• Requiring much effort or attention; challenging.

• Easy and straightforward.

• Simple and uncomplicated.

• Lacking in requirements.

the roots

• The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

• A type of plant structure that absorbs water and nutrients.

• The underground part of a plant that anchors it to the soil.

• A metaphor for the foundation of a belief system.

I can’t stand

• An expression used to indicate strong dislike or inability to tolerate something.

• A phrase used to express indifference towards something.

• A term that means to enjoy something very much.

• A saying that indicates a preference for something over another.

to dye your hair

• To change the color of your hair using a special liquid or substance.

• To cut your hair short and style it.

• To wash your hair with a special shampoo.

• To apply a conditioner to make your hair shiny.

pay in instalments

• To pay for something in parts over a period of time, rather than all at once.

• To pay for something in full at the time of purchase.

• To borrow money from a bank to make a purchase.

• To pay for something using a credit card only.

estranged

• No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

• Feeling a strong connection to someone; bonded.

• Having a close relationship with someone; intimate.

• Being indifferent or apathetic towards someone.

to root for sb

• To support or cheer for someone, usually in a competition or difficult situation.

• To criticize or boo someone during a performance.

• To ignore someone in a social setting.

• To compete against someone in a game.

c-section

• A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.

• A method of natural childbirth without medical intervention.

• A technique used to monitor fetal heart rate during labor.

• A type of prenatal exercise to prepare for delivery.