20170111 1. Vogue for st (n) = a fashion for st Black is in vogue again 2. dictate /dɪkˈteɪt/ = control or influence how something happens or = dictate something (to somebody): o tell somebody what to do, especially in an annoying way They are in no position to dictate terms (= tell other people what to do). 3. transcend something (formal) to be or go beyond the usual limits of something synonym exceed 4. tap (v) /tæp/ to hit somebody/something quickly and lightly or = ap (something) if you tap your fingers, feet, etc. or they tap, you hit them gently against a table, the floor, etc., for example to the rhythm of music 5. incidence (n) incidence of something (formal) the extent to which something happens or has an effect 6. pivotal (a) ˈpɪvətl/ of great importance because other things depend on it 7. verge on something: to be very close to an extreme state or condition 8. fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ (n) = exhaustion 9. horticulture therap ˈhɔːtɪkʌltʃə(r)/ ˈθerəpi// the study or practice of growing flowers, fruit and vegetables 10. ornamental plants /ˌɔːnəˈmentl/(n) plants used as decoration rather than for a practical purpose 11. devoid of something: completely lacking in something