chapter 10

nudge

to push sb/sth gently or gradually, especially with your elbow.

committed

willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth. believe strongly in sth.

burden

a duty, responsibility, etc that causes worry, difficulty or hard work.

consumer

a person who buys goods or uses services.

shelf

a flat board fixed to the wall.

stack

to arrange objects neatly in a pile.

boycott

to refuse to buy, use or take part in sth as a way of protesting.

glance

to look quickly at sth/sb. to read sth quickly.

beware

be careful.

grab

to take or hold sb/sth with your hand.

indulge

to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is bad for you.

brownie

a thick soft flat cake made with chocolate and sometimes nuts.

encounter

to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult. to meet sb, or discover or experience sth. a meeting, especially one that is sudden, unexpected or violent.

infrequent

not happening often.

donate

to give money, food etc to sb/sth, especially a charity. to allow doctors to remove blood or a body organ to help sb who needs it.