Fill in the Blanks Consumerism - vocabulary revisionOnline version Fill in the gaps with the correct words. by Elma Barreiro 1 1 . By the 1950s , had become the dominant paradigm in mass production with things no longer built to last . 2 . is the belief that personal wellbeing and happiness depends to a very large extent on the level of personal consumption , particularly on the purchase of material goods . 3 . is the term used to describe clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to take advantage of trends . 4 . Right now , the world produces enough food to every child , woman and man on the planet but nearly a third of all food produced each year is squandered or lost before it can be consumed . 5 . Ultimately , being mindful of what you are consuming and why you are consuming it will help to change the that American companies have created . 6 . are a marketing strategy designed for businesses of all sizes to use a celebrity or influencer as a spokesperson to help promote their brand , product , or services .