Students Learn a Powerful Lesson About Privilege Flashcards
Privilege
noun
An advantage that someone has, usually because of their position or because they are rich
* Many wealthy people are not aware of their privilege.
* Her parents’ money has given her a lot of privilege.
Social mobility
noun
The ability of people to move up in social status / class
* Education has a huge influence on an individual’s social mobility.
* India has very limited social mobility.
A scrap piece of paper
noun phrase
A small, leftover piece of paper
* I think I wrote her number down on a scrap piece of paper.
* Can you please give me a scrap piece of paper from that box?
Crumble something up
verbal phrase
To crush something into a smaller shape with one’s hands
* She crumbled the piece of paper up and thew it away.
* Everyone crumbled up their notes after the meeting.
Recycling bin
noun
A container for collecting materials that can be recycled
* We have a recycling bin for each kind of recyclable trash.
* There is a recycling bin outside.
Wealthy
adjective
Describes someone who has a lot of money and assets
* There were several wealthy business people at the conference.
* Only wealthy people can afford to live in that particular area.
The upper class
noun
The highest social and economic group in a society
* Members of the upper class usually have access to places others do not.
* The upper class often have significant political influence.
Wadded-up paper
noun
A piece of paper that has been crumbled up into a smaller shape with someone’s hands
* She found a wadded-up paper under her desk.
* His office was filled with pieces of wadded-up paper.
Pipe up
phrasal verb
To suddenly contribute to a discussion after being quiet
* She piped up with a question at the end of the meeting.
* He piped up during the debate to offer his perspective.
Unfair
adjective
Not treating people in an equal way
* I think it’s a bit unfair that we only get a 30 minute lunch break.
* He thought it was very unfair that he didn’t also get a promotion.
Take a shot
verbal phrase
To attempt to do something successfully
* He took a shot at starting his own importing business.
* You should take a shot at asking her out.
Conclude
verb
To end a speech, meeting or piece of writing
* She concluded her speech by welcoming our new team members.
* I think we should conclude this meeting now.
Someone’s odds
noun
The chance of something happening to someone
* Working harder will increase your odds of success.
* I think the odds of him winning is pretty good.
Complain
verb
To say that something is wrong or not good enough
* He complained that there were not enough opportunities for him.
* They are always complaining about the weather.
“By contrast”
phrase
When compared to another
* She makes a lot of money, but by contrast her husband does not.
* It seems to be very hot this year by contrast to last year.
Someone is less likely to …
verbal phrase
Someone will probably not do / know something
* She is less likely than him to get the promotion.
* They are probably less likely to know all the facts.
Born (into a situation)
verb
To be in a specific economic / social situation since childhood
* Luckily for her she was born into a very wealthy family.
* Many of his friends were born into poverty.
Aware (of something)
adjective
To know that something exists
* I’m not really aware of all these new AI technologies.
* Are you aware of the fact that we will not work tomorrow?
“All the while”
phrase
Something happening at the same time as something else
* She pretended to listen to him, all the while thinking about something else.
* He walked to the shop, all the while speaking on his phone.
Advocate (for someone)
verb
To support someone
* They have been advocating for better treatment of minorities.
* She is advocating for environmental protection.
