English Vocab - 27.1.23

1. PRESCIENT:

The book Fahrenheit 451 was written in the 1950s but seems eerily prescient.

2. ALIENATION:

In groups of three there is always one person who has to endure alienation.

3. ESTRANGED FROM:

Due to the argument, the couple became estranged from one another.

4. OVERCONSUMTION:

We are destroying our planet with our mindless overconsumption.

5. A CATALYST:

Greta Thunberg is a catalyst for change because she organised and went to protests that protect the climate.

6. INTROSPEKTIVE:

Even though he was a public speaker, he was rather quiet and introspective.

7. CONFORM:

He wanted to conform to societies standards but he couldn't because he was disabled.

8. UNCONVENTIONAL:

Although he is known for his unconventional behaviour, he is also known for his intelligence.

9. INTIMIDATING:

Despite the fact that he wouldn't hurt a fly, he is still extremely intimidating.

10. DEVOID OF:

After the accident she was completely devoid of emotion.

11. CACOPHONY:

At the Harry Styles concert, all I could hear was a cacophony of screaming and shouting.

12. A BARRAGE:

The celebrity was overwhelmed by the barrage of questions.

13. ACCELERATE:

The inflation in Germany continues to accelerate.

14. INSTANT GRATIFICATION:

People nowadays receive instand gratificication whilst receiving attention and likes from social media.

15. ETHEREAL:

Despite her ethereal beauty she also had an eery aura about her.