alternative
Agnieszka and Maciek will know what I’m talking about, as we discussed it during our last meeting: ‘alternative’ - what does it mean? I defined the word in an opposition to ‘mainstream’, so if something is alternative it is not mainstream. It provides you with the alternative to resort to sth different from the usuall, common, or expected. I like my definition I must say :) - this opposition between ‘alternative’ and ‘mainstream’. But we talked only about ‘alternative music’, I wonder if you can think of what is alternative and what is mainstream in, say, fashion, literature, computer games, or politics?
Words from the last lesson:
/ self-indulgence – the act of allowing yourself to have or do the things that you enjoy very much OR an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
ex. ??
/ low fare – something which is cheaper than other things, not expensive
ex. low fare airlines (Wizz Air) , low fare tickets etc.
/ seaside – a place near the sea
exp. beach, town near the sea etc.
In addition to our post, I found one more sort of things which are alternative: software (Windows, Linux).
My words:
Luxurious – adjective
1 very comfortable and expensive:
They have a very luxurious house.
We spent a luxurious weekend at a country hotel.
2 giving great pleasure:
The cat gave a long, luxurious stretch.
Hammock
a type of bed used especially outside, consisting of a net or long piece of strong cloth which you tie between two trees or poles so that it swings
Exciting – adjective
making you feel excited:
an exciting film/soundtrack
You’re going to Africa? How exciting!
It was a really exciting match.
What can be alternative ?
-medicine (includes treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy and hypnotherapy)
-energy (energy from moving water, wind, the sun and gas from animal waste)
Spontaneous (adj.) means a self-generated event, typically requiring no outside influence or help.
spontaneously (adv.) = impulsively
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Leisure (= free time) – is a period of time spent out of work and essential domestic activity. It is also the period of discretionary time before or after compulsory activities such as eating and sleeping, going to work or running a business, attending school and doing homework.
Leisure can be time or wear.
:)