ECPE HONORS Flashcards
to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society
conform to (v)
Young people tend to conform to the norms of their peer group by wearing the same clothes or listening to the same music
a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities
self-esteem (n)
Many of the issues that concern young people are connected to self-esteem
the habit of taking too much of a harmful drug or drinking too much alcohol
substance abuse (n)
People who feel they have nothing to lose are prone to substance abuse, such as taking drugs
to put somebody/something in a place or situation where they are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant
expose to (v)
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
an idea, a belief or an image you have as a result of how you see or understand something
perception (n)
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
In essence
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
great skill at doing something
prowess (n)
He was complimented on his prowess as an oarsman
to consider or judge something in a particular way
deem (v)
The school’s exam results were deemed satisfactory by parents and staff alike.
to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal
indulge in (v)
Less than 1% of students interviewed said they had indulged in drinking alcohol
very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by something
susceptible (adj)
Research shows that people who are confident are less susceptible to criticism
to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes
monitor (v)
A hospital patient is monitored by nurses to ensure his recovery
the result of
A function of
Your behavior is a function of the upbringing your parents giave you
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed; stands out
distinctive (Adj)
The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.
different from what most people consider to be normal and acceptable
deviant (adj)
deviant behaviour
a person who does not dance at a party because they do not have somebody to dance with or because they are too shy
wallflower (n)
be found to be
proved to be
highly respected
hold in high regards
harmful effects
negative consequences
be classified as
fall into the category of
be achieved without difficulty
come naturally
considered
judged to be
On the whole
generally speaking
do the same
follow suit
When one airline reduces its ticket prices, the rest usually follow suit
look for
seek out
standards of behavior
a set of norms
having or showing the ability to see or understand things quickly, especially things that are not obvious
perceptive (adj)
Generally recognized to be true
perceived (adj)
great enough for you to notice it
perceptible (Adj)
providing or intended to provide protection
protective (adj)
more important, powerful or easy to notice than other things
dominant (adj)
trying to control other people without considering their opinions or feelings
domineering (adj)
a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied
variable (n)
a variable interest rate
of many different types, not staying the same and changing often
varied (adj)
a varied diet
several different, having many different features
various (adj)
assure & ensure
assure là dùng lời nói để trấn an người khác thì ensure có nghĩa cần phải thực hiện những hành động hoặc biện pháp cần thiết để khiến việc khác xảy ra.
assure sb that
ensure sth
emigrate +
from
migrate +
from swh to swh
immigrate +
to
to be greater than a particular number or amount
exceed (v)
extend & expand
“Extend” is what happens what something long becomes longer.
“Expand” is what happens when a bigger area is acquired or covered. When boundaries are pushed, expansion happens.
something will happen soon
be about to
something will certainly happen
be bound to
something will happen (formal)
be to
refers to future scheduled time
be due to
