Unit 6 Equal Rights Flashcards
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access
access
a means of approaching or entering a place. “the staircase gives access to the top floor”
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age
age
the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed. “he earned his diploma at the age of 51”
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agency
agency
a business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties. “an advertising agency”
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applicant
applicant
a person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job. “applicants for the supervisor position”
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apply
apply
make a formal application or request. “you need to apply to the local authorities for a grant”
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attitude
attitude
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. “she took a tough attitude toward other people’s indulgences”
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background
background
individual’s educational, criminal, financial, and workplace history “her background is in the medical field”
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challenge
challenge
the situation of being faced with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability “it’s going to be a difficult job but I’m sure she’ll rise to the challenge”
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compensation
compensation
something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering. “seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work”
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complaint
complaint
a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. “I intend to make an official complaint”
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cover letter
cover letter
a letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document or a parcel of goods. “remember to include a cover letter when mailing out your resume”
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disability
disability
a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities. “Her vision impairment is a disability”
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discriminate
discriminate
unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age. “existing employment policies discriminate against women”
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discrimination
discrimination
unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. “victims of racial discrimination”
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diverse
diverse
showing a great deal of variety; very different. “a culturally diverse population”
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employment
employment
the condition of having paid work. “a fall in the numbers in full-time employment”
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encourage
encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). “we were encouraged by the success of this venture”
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equal
equal
a person or thing considered to be the same as another in status or quality. “we all treat each other as equals”
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ethnicity
ethnicity
the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition. “the interrelationship between gender, ethnicity, and class”
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expectation
expectation
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. “reality had not lived up to expectations”
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experience
experience
the experience that a person already has of working. “please list your educational qualifications and work experience”
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follow-up letter
follow-up letter
a letter sent as a follow-up to an initial letter or to a telephone call, meeting, etc. “Be sure to send a follow-up letter after your interview”
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forbid
forbid
refuse to allow (something). “environmental laws forbid alteration of the coast”
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gender
gender
either of the two sexes (male and female) “a condition that affects people of both genders”
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hire
hire
employ (someone) for wages. “management hired and fired labor in line with demand”
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landlord
landlord
a person or company that rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.
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law
law
the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties. “they were taken to court for breaking the law”
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legal
legal
conforming to or permitted by law or established rules “Fishing in this lake is legal”
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license
license
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade “a contractor’s license”
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machine
machine
a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work. “she works at the factory as a machine operator”
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nontraditional
nontraditional
new and different from an established norm, custom, or method. “moves to encourage women into nontraditional occupations”
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operator
operator
a person who operates equipment or a machine. “a radio operator”
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opportunity
opportunity
a chance for employment or promotion. “career opportunities in our New York headquarters”
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physical
physical
relating to the body as opposed to the mind. “a whole range of physical and mental challenges”
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plant
plant
a place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place. “the company has 30 plants in Mexico”
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position
position
an employment for which one has been hired. “a position with a brokerage firm”
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pregnant
pregnant
(of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing in the uterus. “she was heavily pregnant with her second child”
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prejudice
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. “prejudice against people from different backgrounds”
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principal
principal
the head of a school, college, or other educational institution.
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protect
protect
keep safe from harm or injury. “he tried to protect Kelly from the attack”
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provide
provide
make available for use; supply. “these clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area”
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qualifications
qualifications
a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity. “only one qualification required—a fabulous sense of humor”
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recommendation
recommendation
something that recommends or expresses commendation. “I have letters of recommendation from my last three employers”
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repair
repair
fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault). “faulty electrical appliances should be repaired by an electrician”
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resume (or résumé)
resume (or résumé)
formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize his or her qualifications for a position. “my resume demonstrates that I am the best candidate for the job”
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rights
rights
a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. “she has the right to be treated equally”
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success
success
the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. “the president had some success in restoring confidence”
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tenant
tenant
a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord. “The tenants paid their rent today”
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textile
textile
a type of cloth or woven fabric. “a fascinating range of pottery, jewelry, and textiles”
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traditional
traditional
existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established. “the traditional festivities of the Church year”
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wage
wage
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker. “we were struggling to get better wages”
