Pranksters target Japan's sushi restaurants Level 4

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. conveyor belt
    a moving loop of material that transports objects
    Pranksters have been risking people's health at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants in Japan.
  2. prank
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
    They posted videos of their "prank" online.
  3. disinfect
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    Many restaurants are now disinfecting eating utensils.
  4. hygiene
    a condition promoting sanitary practices
    They say pranksters are showing "contempt for the country's high standards of hygiene".
  5. utensil
    an implement for practical use
    Many restaurants are now disinfecting eating utensils.
  6. terrorism
    the use of violence against civilians for ideological goals
    They are calling the actions "sushi terrorism".
  7. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
    The restaurant the prankster targeted has filed a lawsuit and is claiming compensation.
  8. shocked
    struck with fear, dread, or surprise
    People in Japan are shocked.
  9. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
    They offer good quality, cheap food in a clean, casual setting.
  10. outrage
    a disgraceful event
    A newspaper said there is a lot of outrage on social media from Japanese people.
  11. revolve
    turn on or around an axis or a center
    Several diners licked soy sauce bottles and chopsticks, and licked their fingers and then touched the food on the revolving belt.
  12. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
    Analysts are saying sushi terrorism could affect the future of sushi restaurants.
  13. target
    a reference point to shoot at
    The restaurant the prankster targeted has filed a lawsuit and is claiming compensation.
  14. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    They say pranksters are showing "contempt for the country's high standards of hygiene".
  15. setting
    the physical position of something
    They offer good quality, cheap food in a clean, casual setting.
  16. standard
    a basis for comparison
    They say pranksters are showing "contempt for the country's high standards of hygiene".
  17. fallen
    having dropped by the force of gravity
    The share price of sushi chains has fallen.
  18. risk
    a source of danger
    Pranksters have been risking people's health at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants in Japan.
  19. affect
    have an influence upon
    Analysts are saying sushi terrorism could affect the future of sushi restaurants.
  20. quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something
    They offer good quality, cheap food in a clean, casual setting.
  21. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    The restaurant the prankster targeted has filed a lawsuit and is claiming compensation.
Created on Fri Mar 03 16:04:41 EST 2023

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