Untitled Flashcards Set

proverb

A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

settle down

To establish a permanent residence or to adjust to a stable life.

newfound

Recently discovered or newly acquired.

identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group.

consideration

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

initially

At first; at the beginning.

influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

diaspora

The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.

trauma

A deeply disturbing or distressing experience.

comparable

Similar in nature; able to be likened to another.

therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease.

romanticised

Made to seem better or more appealing than it really is.

nostalgia

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.

temporarily

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

mentality

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

barrier

A fence or obstacle that prevents movement or access.

necessarily

As a matter of necessity; unavoidably.

sustainable development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

reduce

To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

inequality

The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

issue

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

representation

The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.

representative

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.

inspire

To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

unheard

Not heard; ignored.

frustration

The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

represent

To act or speak on behalf of someone.

secondary

Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.

campaign

An organized course of action to achieve a goal.

launch

To start or set in motion an activity or enterprise.

aim

To have the intention of achieving something.

protagonist

The main character in a play, film, novel, or other narrative work.

disseminate

To spread or disperse something, especially information, widely.

community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

distribute

To give shares of something; to spread out.

opportunity

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

publishing industry

The business of producing and distributing literature or information.

publish

To make (content) available to the public.

grapple

To struggle in a close fight without weapons or to wrestle.

anti-radicalisation

Efforts aimed at preventing individuals from becoming radicalised.

justice

The quality of being just; fairness.

institution

An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.

severely

To a very great degree; extremely.

injure

To do physical harm or damage to someone.

shape

To give a particular form to something.

dedicate

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a task or purpose.

accessible

Able to be reached or obtained; easy to approach.

lack

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

driving

Having a strong influence or motivating force.

radicalisation

The process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies.

society

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

extremist

A person who holds extreme views, especially in politics.

ideology

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory.

mission

An important assignment given to a person or group.

at-risk

In danger or in a vulnerable position.

potential

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

engage with

To participate or become involved in.

set up

To establish or create something.

charity

An organization set up to provide help to those in need.

eradicate

To destroy completely or put an end to.

access

The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

engage

To attract someone's attention or interest.

empower

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

solve

To find an answer to a problem or question.

global

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

sanitation

The conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

become engaged in

To participate in or commit to an activity.

crisis

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

supplier

A person or organization that provides something needed.

apply

To make use of something or to put it into practice.

corrosion

The process of corrosion, where materials wear away due to chemical reactions.

inhibitor

A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or process.

supply

The amount of a resource available to meet demand.

contaminate

To make something impure by exposure to or addition of a harmful substance.

lead

A heavy metal that is toxic in certain forms.

corrosive

Having the quality of corroding or eating away.

substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

birth defect

An abnormality that occurs during development in utero.

newborn

A baby that is very recently born.

blood pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels.

learning difficulty

A condition that affects a person's ability to learn in a typical manner.

failure

Lack of success in achieving or accomplishing something.

complaint

A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

resident

A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

convince

To persuade someone to believe or do something.

raise

To lift or move to a higher position or level.

convenient

Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans.

environmentally friendly

Not harmful to the environment.

found

To establish or originate something, especially an institution.

highlight

To make or indicate something prominent.

documentary

A factual film or television program.

drive

A strong motivation or determination.

fair

Treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination.

Stonewall

A charity organization promoting LGBT rights.

acceptance

The process of being received as adequate, valid, or suitable.

progressive

Favoring or advocating progress, change, or reform.

regime

A government, especially an authoritarian one.

steer clear

To avoid someone or something.

crash dieting

A diet that involves drastic restriction of food intake in a short period.

calorie

A unit of energy; the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.