Generation Gaps - Day 2 Vocabulary and Structures

Flashcards covering essential vocabulary and structures related to the theme of generation gaps, providing English terms and contextually accurate definitions.

accept

To agree to take or receive something; to say yes to an offer.

ageism

Discrimination or unfair treatment based on a person's age.

attitude

A way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.

common

Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent or ordinary.

competitive

Characterized by a strong desire to be more successful than others; relating to competition.

conventional

Following traditional ways or what is generally done or believed.

critical

Relating to expressing adverse judgments or involving careful evaluation and analysis.

curious

Eager to know or learn something.

custom

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something in a specific society.

dependent

Relying on someone or something else for aid, support, or survival.

different

Not the same as another or each other; unlike.

disagree

To have or express a different opinion from someone else.

fabulous

Wonderful, extraordinary, or exceptionally good.

family tradition

A custom or belief that is passed down through generations within a family.

fashionable

Representing a current popular style; trendy.

gender

The state of being male or female, typically used with reference to social and cultural differences.

generation gap

A difference of outlook or opinion between people of different generations.

ignore

Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

misunderstanding

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement caused by such failure.

morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

obedient

Willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's authority.

occupied

Being busy with or having one's attention engaged by something.

open-minded

Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.

optimistic

Hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

outdated

No longer in use, fashionable, or modern; old-fashioned.

rebellious

Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

refuse

To indicate that one is not willing to do, accept, or grant something.

ripped jeans

Denim trousers with intentionally made tears or holes, worn for fashion.

selfish

Lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own profit or pleasure.

sociable

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.

social

Relating to society or its organization; needing interaction with others.

stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed image or idea of a particular type of person.

strict

Demanding that rules concerning behavior or performance are obeyed and observed.

tattoo

A permanent design made on the skin by pricking it and staining it with an indelible dye.

tension

Mental or emotional strain; a state of hostility or opposition between groups.

traditional value

Core principles and beliefs passed down within a culture over many generations.

trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

trendy

Very fashionable or up to date in style.

ways of thinking

Particular perspectives, attitudes, or mental frameworks.

be absorbed in sth

To be very interested in something and give it all your attention.

be addicted to sth

To be physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

be curious about sth

To have a strong desire to know or learn something about a specific matter.

be honest with sth

To be truthful and sincere regarding a particular thing or feeling.

be pessimistic about sth

To tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen regarding something.

be responsible for sth/doing sth

Having a duty to deal with or take care of something or someone.

be stressed out about sth

Feeling very worried or anxious because of a specific situation.

belong to

To be the property of or a member of a person, group, or collection.

break one’s curfew

To fail to return home by the time set by parents or authorities.

busy as a bee

Extremely busy or active.

close/bridge the generation gap

To reduce or eliminate the differences in opinion and understanding between generations.

embrace change

To accept and welcome new ideas or ways of doing things.

follow in one’s footsteps

To do the same thing as someone else did previously, especially a family member.

get ones’ permission

To receive formal consent or authorization from someone.

go through

To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation.

grow up

To advance from childhood to maturity; to spend one's childhood in a specific place.

hang out with sb

To spend time relaxing or socializing with someone.

hold on to sth

To keep something or maintain a attachment to a belief, dream, or object.

in the company of sb

Being together with a specific person or group of people.

invade one’s privacy

To interfere with or enter someone's personal life without their permission.

live up to the expectations

To be as good as someone hoped or expected you to be.

make out

To manage to see, hear, or understand something.

make up

To become friends again after an argument; or to invent a story or excuse.

pass away

A polite way to say that someone has died.

persuade sb to do sth

To convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

run out of

To use up the supply of something so that none is left.

see/view sth as sth

To regard or consider something as being a specific way.

set strict rules

To establish firm and non-negotiable guidelines for behavior.

break rules

To fail to obey or act contrary to established regulations.

settle down

To begin to live a quiet and steady life by staying in one place or starting a family.

stay informed

To keep oneself updated with the latest information and events.

stick to sth

To continue doing something or using something without changing; to comply with.

tend to do sth

To be likely to behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

when it comes to sth

Regarding or concerning a particular subject or matter.