VOA慢速英语:Small Beer Brewers Gaining Popularity in US

authenticity – n. the quality of being real; not copied or false

diversity – n. the quality of having many different forms or ideas

mild – adj. not strong or harsh in taste

identity – n. the qualities that make something different from others

facility – n. something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a purpose

stick with – idiom to stay with or remain loyal to someone or something

collective – adj. shared or done by a group of people; involving all members of a group

mentality – n. a way of thinking

humorous – adj. causing laughter

element – n. a group of people that form part of a larger group

dissect(ing) – v. to study or examine (something) closely and carefully

at the expense of – idiom in a way that harms (something or someone)

intellectualize – v. to thoughtfully examine something

visceral – adj. coming from strong emotions and not from reason

socialize – v. to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way

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