Generation Gap Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards on the topic of 'The Generation Gap'.

Emphasise

To give special importance or prominence to something.

Conservative

Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.

Emphasise

To give special importance or prominence to something.

Conservative

Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.

Anonymous

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

Respectful

Feeling or showing deference and respect.

Permanent

Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

Irritating

Causing irritation or annoyance.

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Footstep

A step taken in walking or running.

Impart

Communicate information, convey.

Impose

Force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

Import

Bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.

Constant

Occurring continuously over a period of time.

Harmony

The state of being in agreement or concord.

Inflict

Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

Instil

Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.

Inflame

Provoke or intensify (strong feelings), especially in a way regarded as inflammatory.

Respective

Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things.

Respectable

Considered to be honorable or good enough for people to respect.

Immature

Having or showing emotional or intellectual development appropriate to adults.

Scold

Rebuke or reprimand someone angrily.

Frank

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Honest

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Arise

(Of a problem, opportunity, or situation) present itself; occur.

Distract

Prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.

Object

Say something to express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something.

Mutual

Held in common by two or more parties.

Reliable

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Typical

Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

Norm

A generally accepted standard or way of doing things.

Disapproval

The expression of disapproval; objection.

Temptation

A desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Rapport

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

Potential

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

Puberty

The stage of life when a boy or girl begins to develop sexually.

Demand

Ask authoritatively or urgently.

Negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

Privacy

The state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people.

Rigid

Unable to adapt to new situations or ideas.

Thoughtful

Showing consideration for the needs of other people.

Approachable

Friendly and easy to talk to.

Satisfactory

Acceptable or good enough, though perhaps not outstanding.

Considerable

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

Significant

Sufficiently important to warrant attention; noteworthy.

Nag

Annoy or irritate (someone) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging.

Flashy

Showy; ostentatious.

Elegant

Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Cooperative

Involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal.

Sympathetic

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Temporary

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Excessive

More than the required amount.

Fulfilment

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Engagement

The fact of engaging in a particular activity.

Subscribe

Arrange to receive something regularly, typically a publication.

Normal

Conforming to the usual standard; not strange.

Frustrating

Causing one to feel annoyed or upset because of one's inability to change or achieve something.

Advance

Progress or development in a particular activity or area.

Digital

Having to do with or using computers.

Foster

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Inhibit

Hinder or prevent (an action or process).

Showcase

Display or present for public viewing.

Integrate

Combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole.

Practices

Good table manners

routines

fixed program of activities

manners

a way of behaving

traditions

a belief or custom

anonymous

unnamed

temporary

lasting for a limited time

aggravating

irritating

tasks

chores

residents

the people who live in a particular place

dwellers

people who habitually live in a specified place

natives

a person born in a specified place

inhabitants

a person or thing that lives or is present in a place

impact

to have an effect on

impart

to communicate knowledge

impose

to force someone to accept something

import

to bring goods into a country

involved

involving two or more people

resolved

to find a solution to a problem

revolved

to turn or move around

revoked

to officially cancel

Parenting

the way in which someone rears a child

cure

to give medical care to someone

heal

to make someone healthy again

nurse

to care for a child

treat

to behave towards or deal with someone

distract

to take someone's attention away from something

object

to express disapproval or opposition

suffer

to experience something unpleasant

engage

to become involved in something

reliable

able to be trusted

habits

breaking accepted social norms

targets

aims

norms

accepted standards

ranges

a range of different things

disapproval

a feeling of not approving

temptation

the desire to do something

resistance

the act of opposing something

patience

the ability to be patient