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This week's topic is: Soft drinks in Japan
-Always thirsting for more
[Word definitions]
overabundance (n.): having too much (more than necessary) of something
raise eyebrows: cause a surprised or negative reaction
alike (adv.): having similar qualities; in a similar way
carbonated / fizzy (adj.): (for drinks) with gas in it
account for (v.): be a specified part of a total
beverage (n.): any kind of drink
discontinue (v.): stop producing and selling a product
barley (n.): type of cereal, commonly used to make beer
brew (v.): make a drink (often tea, coffee, or beer)
additive (n.): something added to a food/drink to preserve it, add flavour/aroma, etc.
cater to/for (v.): done/made for a specific target group
health-conscious (n.): careful about their health (especially regarding what they eat/drink/do)
lactic acid bacteria (n.): healthy bacteria found in yogurt, kimchee, and other foods
decadent (adj.): rich, pleasurable, usually high in calories (when used for food)
hydration (n.): providing the body enough water
per capita: per person
fizzy (adj.): carbonated or containing many bubbles of gas
savoury (adj.): with non-sweet flavour (salty, meaty, cheesy, fishy, etc.)
novelty (n.): made mostly to attract attention or be amusing
