ETHS Vocabulary Final

Dominant Narrative

The voices most heard or represented in a society, often shaping public view and influencing cultural norms and values

Counter Narrative

A perspective that challenges or contradicts the dominant narrative, often highlighting marginalized voices and alternative viewpoints.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often maintained through cultural institutions and social practices.

Normalization

The process by which certain ideas, behaviors, or practices become accepted as the norm in a society, often leading to the marginalization of alternatives.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often resulting in prejudice against other groups.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms of another group, often leading to a loss of original identity. fully understanding information or ideas

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and adaptation that occurs when individuals or groups from one culture come into contact with another, often involving the exchange of cultural features.

Antagonistic

showing hostility or opposition towards something or someone.

Pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

egocentric

thinking only of oneself

savvy

shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in business or politics.

propitious

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

inauspicious

not conducive to success; unfavorable.

benevolent

well-meaning and kind

vignette

short impressionistic scenethat captures a moment or character.

allegory

a narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral or political meanings. work of art such as story, or painting(events are symbols)

parable

a simple story to illustrate a moral lesson, often religious

malignant

life threatening

pungent

having a sharp taste or smell

meager

lacking in quality or quantity

longevity

long life

somber

dark, dull, gloomy

deftly

doing something in a way that is neat or skillful

recoup

to regain or recover

obstinate

stubborn or refusing to change an opinion

indifferent

no interest in sympathy or concerned

reproach

to express disapproval

haughty

arrogant or superior

mundane

lacking interest or excitement, dull

acrid

having an irritating strong and unpleasant taste or smell, angry

brash

self assertive, rude, noisy

concession

a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands

deplete

use up of supply or resources

chastise

rebuke or reprimand severely

lament

to mourn

chagrin

distress or embarrassment, having failed or humiliated

dubious

hesitating or doubting

destitute

w/o the basic necessities of life

Tenacious

sensitive, clinging or holding on closely to something

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or strong reactions

emulate

to match or surpass

crude

constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way

liable

responsible

integral

necessity to complete

methodical

done according to a systematic procedure

vigilant

watchful or alert to danger

scrutiny

critical observation or examination

rogue

a dishonest, untrustworthy person

succession

a number of people following one after the other

heinous

hateful, reprehensible

pompous

self-important or irritatingly grand

fortitude

courage in pain or adversity

impertinent

someone who acts out or is rude, irrelevant or insolent

apt

appropriate or suitable, having the tendency to do something

deplore

feel or express strong disapproval of something

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate, burning/bright

requite

needed for reaching a goal or achieving a purpose

immutable

unchanging overtime or unable to be changed

guile

sly or cunning inteligence

abhorrent

inspiring disgust or loathing; repugnant

prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

minutiae

precise details; small matters

fastidious

hard to please, particular, attentive

odious

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

capitulate

cease to resist an opponent or unwelcome demand, surrender

uncouth

lacking manners, sophistication and refinement

inclination

a person’s natural tendency or urge to act in a certain way

conviction

a declaration of someone’s guilt, or a belief

endeavor

try hard to do or achieve something

laborious

requiring considerable effort or time

doat

to have decreased mental functioning

heresy

opinion contrary to orthodox(christian belief) religious doctrine

Prerogative

a right/ privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

visceral

relating to deep inward feelings/organs rather than to the intellect

inviolable

never to be broken/dishonored/ challenged

depotic

having unlimited power over people and using it cruelly or unfairly

agitprop

political propaganda in art or lit.

profligate

recklessly extravagant/ wasteful in the use of resources

pariah

an outcast

enclave

a portion of territory surrounded by a culturally distinct territory (different in character)

slovenly

messy, dirty, careless

jargon

Special language/ phrases used by a specific group that others wouldn’t understand

ascertain

find(something) out for certain/ make sure of

posthumous

occuring/ awarded/ appearing after the death of the originator

esoteric

intended for likely to be only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest

purview

the scope (range) of concerns (thoughts)

fraught

filled w/ or likely to result in something undesirable, affected by anxiety or stress

insinuate

suggest or hint in an indirect or unpleasant way

peril

exposure to risk or harm; danger or jeopardy

jubilant

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

tumultuous

uproarious, riotous, or turbulent

disquiet

a feeling of anxiety or worry

earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

delusion

a false belief or judgement about external reality

console

comfort same at a time of grief or disappointment

rescind

to take back or cancel

abhor

regard with disgust and hatred

brusque

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

complacent

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with one’s achievements

gratuitous

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted