- Comfort - Reassure - help given to someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need

- Revitalize - Reinvigorate - Recharge

Summary Flashcards by michelle chia

Succour

Comfort
Reassure
help given to someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need

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Energize

Revitalize
Reinvigorate
Recharge

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Approbation

Praise
Approval

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Impending doom

Feelings of
- Trepidation
- Anxiety
- Uncertainty
- Self-doubt

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Subversion

the act of overthrowing

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Beleaguered

in a very difficult situation

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Onerous

(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

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Despondency

the quality of being unhappy, with no hope or enthusiasm

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Transgression

infringement or violation of a law

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Punitive

inflicting or intended as punishment

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Recalcitrant

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

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Intractable

hard to control or deal with

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Assuage

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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Coerce

persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

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Latitude

scope for freedom of action or thought

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Sacrosanct

most sacred or holy : inviolable

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Colloquial

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

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Wealth accumulation/investment

Grow their assets/save

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setting economic development in motion

Stimulate economic growth for various industries

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Rite of passage

Signals/indicates success

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Social grounding

Stable/prudent

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Unlikely to resort to crimes

refrain from committing misdeeds

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involved in civic engagements and community services

active in grassroots activities/volunteering/endeavors to benefit/help other people

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Enhances their self worth

Improves/augments their self-esteem/self respect

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Stress

Pressure

Drive

Push

latitude

Freedom

Monetize

Sell

Fund

Pay for

offset lost income

Support themselves

Contribute to patriotism

promotes love for the country

Stake

vested interest

take (someone) to task

criticise/reprimand

Failing (someone)

wrongdoings/transgressions

Kickstarts

Propels

Sorely needed

Critical

Reform

Political change

toe the ethical line

made/persuade (someone) to adhere to expected moral standards

Coerce

Force/compel

Human conditions

Fair provision

guilt-ridden desire

advocacy/assuage our conscience

Motivation

Drive

Lucrative

Profitable

Admonish

Scold/reprimand/berate

Prevalence

Commonness

Unprecedented

Unparalled

Plethora

Abundance/surfeit

Welcome (one)

Admit (one)

Community

Midst

Assuage

Ease/Soothe/Relieve/Aleviate

Foster (a sense of something)

Contribute

Acceptance and social cohesion

Inclusivity

Constructive

Productive

Activism

Campaigning

Victim

Marginalized

Deep

Profound/Substantial

Shallow

Superficial/Unfruitful

Oblivious

Unaware of

Meaningful rapport

(friendly harmonious rls) intimate bonds/genuine affinity

acquire unwelcoming habits

develop undesirable/detrimental traits

Answers

dumb down our communications

intellectual content of our conversations is lowered/basic/superficial

Contemplative

Introspective/soul searching

Create

Stipulate/Establish

Sacrosanct spaces

Destinate/Demarcate places

Listen attentively

note key / significant details / information

Productivity

Efficiency

Silver bullet

Effective remedies

Worthy of their attention

Deserve their time

Anxious

Worried/Stressed

Favoured

Advantage

Enthuses over(something)

Zealous/Eager/Show more drive

Ruminate on

(think deeply about something)reflect/contemplate on/think carefully

Intense

Energetic/Vigorous

Creative

Innovative

Insightful theories

Profound/thought-provoking/enlightening frameworks/models

Evident

Clear/powerful

Identify

Characteristics that represent

Integral part

Essential/intrinsic aspect

Cultural

Traditions/heritage

Soft power

Global influence

Looks to it for inspiration

Epitome (embodiment) of creativity

Acceptance

Inclusion/affiliation

Rebellion

Dissent/revolt/protest

Emancipation

Assertiveness/self-esteem

Liberation

Freedom/liberty

Persecution

Maltreatment/oppression

Assert their rights

Reject discrimination/ostracism OR be equally/fairly treated

Eloquently convey

Effectively/clearly express

Impending doom

feelings of trepidation/anxiety/uncertainty/self doubt

Admit

Concede

Realizations

Insights

Despondency

Dejection

Spread good cheer

bring succour to/comfort/reassure

Deluged

Flooded with

Pointing the way

Aids/helps

Refuge

Sanctuary/safeguard

Pushback against the notion

rejection of the belief

Achievements

Produce tangible results

Imagination is given free rein

Unfettered play

Awareness

Hone their understanding

Determination

Tenacity/fortitude

Evidence

Displays

Unexplored

Uncharted

Inadequacies

Insufficiencies/shortfalls

Rest on their laurels

Satisfied with their achievements/not seek improvement

Outpaces

Surpasses/outstrips

Breath of fresh air

New/novel/exciting/innovative

Admonish

criticise/reprimand/rebuke

Benefit

Reward

Venerated

Adored/held in high self esteem/revered

Judge

Deem

More likely

Greater probability/higher prospect

Manifest the affirmative traits

Flourish/thrive/prosper

Procreation

Breed/have children/offspring/heirs

Invest in

Devote/expend/endow/spend on

Psychological stress

Socio-emotional health

Hold sway

Credibility/influence

Venerated

regard with great respect; revere

Exigent

Pressing/demanding

Copacetic

In excellent order

Profligacy

reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources