149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s take a look at a very controversial debate - should cannabis be legal? Let’s look at both sides of the argument, think in English, and eventually decide what you think is the correct answer!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/25/should-cannabis-be-legal/

Vocabulary List

To derive (v) - to get something from something else

Many people derive pleasure from work

To cultivate (v) - to grow a crop

They cultivate beans and corn on their farm

Psychoactive (adj) - a psychoactive drug affects your mind

THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis

Consensus (n) - generally accepted opinion or decision

There was no consensus reached at yesterday’s meeting

Possession (n) - the fact you own or have something

He is in possession of a very valuable watch

Confiscate (v) - to take possession away from someone, usually as a punishment

The teacher confiscated my phone

To legalise (v) - to allow something by law

Same-sex marriage has been legalised in many European countries

Cost (n) - something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing

I thought about changing jobs, but the costs outweigh the benefits

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