English Flashcards
Memorise the definition of each key word
Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation;not a clear meaning
Protagonist
Leading character or major character in novel, play, film etc.
Misogyny
Hatred, dislike or mistrust of women, prejudice against women
Patriarchal
Of or relating to a patriach. Male head of family, tribe ,community etc of a group of people controlled by men
Discrimination
Making a distinction in favour of or against a person or thing based on class race and sex
Prejudice
Unfavourable opinion or feeling made beforehand or without thought knowledge and reason
Feminism
A movement to advocating women’s rights being equal to those of men
Hierachy
A system where one is ranked above another
Trait
Distinguishing characteristic or quality
Insinuate
To suggest or hint slyly
Empathy
Identifying feelings thoughts or attitudes of another
Elucidate
To make clear or explain
Ambivalence
Uncertainty; especially when when making a choice between two conflicting things
Marginalise
Place in a lower position 9f power influence or importance
Oxymoron
Figure of speech with a self contradictory effect. Eg cruel kindness, deafening silence
