VOCABULARY TEST 16.12 Flashcards
Harmful treatment of someone or something.
ABUSE
Example: She reported the abuse she suffered at work to her manager.
Being responsible for actions or decisions.
accountability
Example: The government must demonstrate accountability for its spending.
Sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity.
adequate
Example: The teacher provided adequate resources for the class project.
Discrimination based on age.
Ageism
Example: Ageism often prevents older people from getting jobs.
Based on random choice or personal whim.
ARBITRARY
Example: The decision to ban the book seemed arbitrary and unjustified.
Protection granted to someone fleeing danger in their country.
asylum
Example: The refugee sought asylum in a neighboring country.
A heavy responsibility or duty.
burden
Example: Paying off the loan became a financial burden for the family.
To suppress or remove objectionable material.
censor
Example: The government decided to censor parts of the documentary.
Emphasis on group goals over individual goals.
Collectivism
Example: Collectivism is a key value in many traditional societies.
Inclined to face disagreements aggressively.
confrontational
Example: His confrontational attitude made negotiations difficult.
A traditional practice or habit of a group.
custom
Example: It is a custom to give gifts during the festival.
Holding someone in custody, often as a punishment.
detention
Example: The suspect was kept in detention until the trial.
The state of being worthy of respect.
dignity
Example: She carried herself with dignity despite the hardships.
A great difference or inequality.
disparity
Example: The disparity in income levels between regions is alarming.
The state of being equal in status, rights, or opportunities.
Example: Activists fight for gender equality in the workplace.
Example: Activists fight for gender equality in the workplace.
Leaving someone or something out.
exclusion
Example: The exclusion of certain groups from the event caused controversy.
Forcing someone to leave a place or organization.
expulsion
Example: The student faced expulsion for cheating on exams.
Easily flowing or changing.
fluid
Example: Gender can be seen as a fluid concept in modern discussions.
Belief in the equality of all people.
egalitarian
Example: The organization promotes an egalitarian approach to education.
Improvement or enhancement of quality.
enrichment
Example: Reading books leads to intellectual enrichment.
Absolutely necessary or very important.
essential
Example: Water is essential for survival.
Reflecting social or cultural expectations of gender.
gendered
Example: The toys were displayed in a gendered way, with dolls for girls and cars for boys.
Not specific to any gender.
gender-neutral
Example: They introduced gender-neutral restrooms in the office.
Relating to one gender.
gender-specific
Example: Some job roles still have gender-specific expectations.
Cultural or historical inheritance from the past.
heritage
Example: Preserving our heritage is crucial for future generations.
Arranged in a ranked order.
hierarchical
Example: The company has a hierarchical structure with many management levels.
The quality of being similar or uniform.
homogeneity
Example: The town’s population showed a surprising homogeneity.
Tendency to associate with similar people.
homophily
Example: Social networks often form through homophily.
Deep involvement or absorption in something.
immersion
Example: Language immersion programs help students learn faster.
Lack of equality.
inequality
Example: They are working to reduce income inequality in the country.
Basic systems and facilities, such as roads and electricity.
infrastructure
Example: Good infrastructure is essential for economic development.
Existing as a natural or essential part.
inherent
Example: There are inherent risks in every business venture.
Natural or inborn.
innate
Example: He has an innate talent for music.
Combining parts into a whole.
integration
Example: The integration of technology into education has been transformative.
Stopped or broken in continuity.
interrupted
Example: The meeting was interrupted by a sudden power outage.
Work, especially physical.
labour
Example: The project required weeks of hard labour.
Borrowed money to be repaid later.
loan
Example: He took out a loan to buy a new car.
A significant achievement or event.
milestone
Example: Completing her degree was a major milestone in her life.
Wrong understanding of something.
misinterpretation
Example: A misinterpretation of his words led to a misunderstanding.
Capable of being shaped or influenced.
mouldable
Example: Children’s minds are mouldable at a young age.
Countless or a great number.
myriad
xample: The artist used a myriad of colors in her painting.
Enough to meet the needs or requirements.
sufficient
Example: The water supply was sufficient for the entire village during the drought.
A sudden or impulsive idea or desire.
whim
Example: On a whim, she decided to take a weekend trip to the mountains.
Property, money, or traits passed down from one generation to another.
inheritance
Example: She used the inheritance from her grandmother to buy a house.
The act of officially forbidding something by law or rule.
prohibition
Example: The prohibition of smoking in public places has improved air quality.
