Global Success 11 Unit 2: The Generation Gap Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on Unit 2: The Generation Gap from Global Success 11, focusing on definitions, collocations, synonyms, and antonyms.

generation (n)

All of the people born and living at about the same time (thế hệ); also refers to the act of producing or creating something such as electricity (sự sản xuất).

generate (v)

To produce or create something, such as electricity, ideas, or money (produce/create).

gap (n)

An empty space, opening, or difference between two things.

close the gap = bridge the gap

To reduce or eliminate a difference, divide, or distance between two groups or situations.

gender gap

The difference or disparity in opportunities, status, or attitudes between men and women.

generation gap

The difference in opinions, values, and behaviors between people of different generations.

wage gap / pay gap

The difference in income or compensation received by different groups of workers.

behavior (n)

The way in which a person acts, conducts oneself, or functions.

behave (v) >< misbehave (v)

To act in a proper or specified way versus to act badly or inappropriately.

well-behaved (adj) >< badly-behaved (adj)

Conducting oneself in a polite and acceptable manner versus behaving disruptively or poorly.

tell the difference

To notice, recognize, or point out how two or more things or people are not the same.

make a difference to st

To have an impact on or cause a significant change to something.

differ (v) from = be different (adj) from

To be unlike or dissimilar to someone or something else.

a far cry from = chalk and cheese = apples and oranges

Idiomatic expressions meaning to be completely and entirely different from something else.

differentiate (v) = distinguish (v) (between a and b)

To recognize, point out, or identify the difference between two or more things.

belief (n) / believe (v)

A feeling of trust, faith, or certainty that something is true (noun) / to accept something as true or have trust in it (verb).

argue (v) with sb = quarrel with sb = row with sb

To speak angrily with someone due to disagreement; equivalent to having an argument, quarrel, or row with someone.

argument (n) vs. debate / discussion (n) vs. controversy (n)

An angry dispute (argument) versus an organized exchange of views (debate/discussion) versus a prolonged public disagreement on an issue (controversy).

extended family # nuclear family

A multi-generational family including parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives, contrasted with a nuclear family which consists only of parents and children.

extend (v)

To make larger or longer in size, distance, or time.

extension (n)

The act of increasing or lengthening something, or an added part that increases scope or duration.

extensive (adj) # intensive (adj)

Covering a broad range or large area versus concentrated, deep, and focused on a specific subject.

hold / have / take a + adj + view about st

To possess or adopt a specific opinion, perspective, or stance regarding something.

gender (n)

The state or category of being male or female.

male (adj, n) / female (adj, n)

Belonging to or denoting the male sex (men/boys) versus belonging to or denoting the female sex (women/girls).

want sb to V

To wish or desire for another person to perform a particular action.