Unit 2: The Generation Gap - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for Unit 2, covering terms related to the generation gap.

generation gap

A gap or difference between generations

belief

A feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true

nuclear family

A family consisting of two parents and their children

avoid

To stay away from someone or something

argument

A discussion in which people express different opinions

extended family

A family that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives

accept

To receive something willingly

respect

A feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.

traditional

Following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time

disagreement

A situation where people have different opinions about something

conflict

A state of opposition between persons or ideas

common characteristics

Features or qualities that are shared by more than one thing

breadwinner

A person who earns money to support their family

cultural values

The beliefs, ideas, customs, and social behaviours of a particular group of people or society

influence

The power to have an effect on someone or something

experience

To have something happen to you

curious

Wanting to know about something

value

To consider something important or beneficial

welcome

To greet someone in a polite or friendly way

digital native

A person born or brought up during the age of digital technology

experiment

To perform a scientific test

platform

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand

hire

To employ someone for wages

fixed

Not easily changed

device

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose

argue over something

To have a disagreement about something

hold a view about something

To have an opinion about something

share one's view

To have the same opinion as someone else

follow in one's footsteps

To do the same job or activity as someone else did before you

suit one's needs

To be convenient for someone

rely on somebody/something

To need someone or something

adapt to something

To change in order to deal with a new situation