Sugar overdose warning for coffee chain festive drinks

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
    Read about some positive and negative sides to urban life.
  2. pollution
    contamination of the natural environment
    Other problems associated with urban life are litter and pollution.
  3. cuisine
    the manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
    These restaurants usually offer a good selection of international cuisine and local food.
  4. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
    A city is usually very convenient in terms of transportation.
  5. traffic
    vehicles or pedestrians traveling in a particular locality
    This also affects the traffic situation.
  6. litter
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about
    Other problems associated with urban life are litter and pollution.
  7. subway
    a rail system operating below the surface of the ground
    People can take a bus, a train, a subway, a taxi, or other kinds of transportation.
  8. annoying
    causing irritation
    These kinds of things can be annoying for people who live in a city.
  9. taxi
    a car that is hired to take passengers where they want to go
    People can take a bus, a train, a subway, a taxi, or other kinds of transportation.
  10. frustrated
    disappointingly unsuccessful
    Cities often have traffic jams that can delay a person’s plans and make them a little frustrated.
  11. convenient
    suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
    Living in a city can be very convenient.
  12. fume
    a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
    Cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses are constantly polluting the air with their exhaust fumes.
  13. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    An urban environment also provides a wide variety of employment opportunities.
  14. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    There are different choices for entertainment and recreation.
  15. selection
    the act of choosing
    Cities also usually have a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and places to eat.
  16. factory
    a plant with facilities for manufacturing
    Another source of pollution is factories.
  17. suburb
    a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
    • Do you live in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside?
  18. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
    There is usually a lot of variety in a city.
  19. pollute
    contaminate; make impure
    Cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses are constantly polluting the air with their exhaust fumes.
  20. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
    People who live in a city also have many educational options and opportunities.
  21. delay
    time during which some action is awaited
    Cities often have traffic jams that can delay a person’s plans and make them a little frustrated.
  22. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    People who live in a city also have many educational options and opportunities.
  23. choice
    the act of selecting
    There are many different choices of things to do and places to go.
  24. exhaust
    wear out completely
    Cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses are constantly polluting the air with their exhaust fumes.
  25. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Urban environments are generally crowded because many people live in a small area.
  26. affect
    have an influence upon
    This also affects the traffic situation.
  27. constant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    Cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses are constantly polluting the air with their exhaust fumes.
  28. throw
    propel through the air
    This is because some people are not responsible with their trash, and throw it on the ground.
Created on Sat Dec 14 15:58:59 EST 2019

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