[IE I] Consumerism Vocab

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(a)   therapy = the act of going shopping and buying things in order to make yourself feel more cheerful

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shopping (a)   = a period of indulgent and excessive shopping

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(a)   market = ​an outdoor market that sells second-hand(= old or used) goods at low prices

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(a)   -away culture = ​the practice of throwing something out after a single use

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(a)   consumption (n) = ​the buying of expensive goods in order to impress people and show them how rich you are

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be (a)   for choice (idm) = to have such a lot of things to choose from that it is very difficult to make a decision

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for a (a)   (idm) = very cheaply; at a low price

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(a)   (n) = the belief that money, possessions and physical comforts are more important than spiritual values

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(a)   (n) = the buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services

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cost an arm and a (a)   (idm) = to be expensive