VERBS VOCABULARY UNIT 2

Discrimination and social problems

To leverage

To use something to maximum advantage.

To get round

To complete a circuit or course; to deal with an obstacle.

To be prejudiced (against)

To have a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, typically against a person or group.

To privilege (verb)

To grant a privilege or advantage to.

To disadvantage (verb)

To place in an unfavorable position in relation to others.

To discriminate

To make an unjust distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age.

To preserve (a system)

To maintain or keep a system in existence.

To permit

To allow or give permission for something.

To bear (the disabilities)

To endure or carry a burden or hardship.

To be trusted

To be regarded as reliable, truthful, or honest.

To recognize

To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.

To enjoy (privilege)

To possess and benefit from a special right or advantage.

To deplore (racism)

To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

To benefit from

To receive an advantage or profit from something.

To make policy

To formulate a course or principle of action.

To pass laws

To approve and enact legislation.

To establish (a community)

To set up or found something on a firm or permanent basis.

To have access

To possess the means or right to approach, enter, or use something.