English vocab AC1 and AC2

AC1 - Princess and the Hustler

AC1 - Princess and the Hustler

Boycott

To refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval.

Tension

The feeling of excitement, fear, or worry that makes the reader or audience want to find out what happens next.

Irony

When events or words are the opposite of what is expected, creating a sense of surprise, humor, or deeper meaning in literature, rhetoric, or everyday situations.

Catalyst

Something/someone that initiates a significant change or event.

Colourism

Privilege and favor to lighter skin and disadvantage to darker skin tones. Operates within and across racial groups.

Half-Caste

An offensive term used to describe a person whose parents are different races from each other.

Alienation

The feeling of having no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group.

AC2 - Hullabaloo

AC2 - Hullabaloo

Eccentric

When a person and their behavior is unusual or strange.

Unconventional

Not following traditional or usual methods/customs.

Cynical

The belief that people are selfish rather than honorable and kind.

Practical

To be sensible and realistic.

Complacency

Smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself.

Exploitative

Taking advantage of someone or something unfairly or unethically for one’s own benefit.

Opportunistic

Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for moral principles.

Chaotic

A state of complete disorder or confusion.

Foil

A foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character (is a foil for—).

Headstrong

Having a determined or stubborn will; often unwilling to listen to reason or authority.

Boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

Irrational

Not based on reason or logic; often driven by emotions or beliefs.

Maternal

Relating to a mother or motherhood, typically exhibiting nurturing or protective qualities.

Atheist

Someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods.

Spiritual

Relates to matters of the human spirit or soul, often associated with beliefs about religion, faith, or inner peace.

Impulsive

Acting or done without forethought.