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discursive
discussing different ideas
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argument
a set of reasons that somebody uses to show that something is true or correct
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to evaluate sth
form an opinion of sth after careful thought
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to summarize sth
give a short statement that brings together the main points of sth
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criterion
standard used in judging
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coherent
(adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
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command of sth (language)
a knowledge of smth and an ability to use it well
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stylistic
connected to the way a writer or artist does sth
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register
the words, grammar and style that somebody uses in a particular situation
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Narrative
a description of events , especially in a novel
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to outline sth
give a description of the main points involved in sth
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to explore sth
examine, discuss, or think about sth carefully
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to highlight sth
emphasize sth to give it more attention
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to adopt sth
decide to take and support a particular point of view, plan, etc.
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stance on sth
an opinion that sb has about sth and expresses publicly. n: position
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exemplify sth
give an example to make sth clearer syn: illustrate
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Conclusion
a decision reached after examining evidence( reach, draw)
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to condemn sth
say publicly that you think smth or sb is bad or wrong
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to condone sth.
accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong
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hypothesize
suggest a possible explanation, but without knowing whether it is really true
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to assert sth
state clearly that sth is true. syn: claim smth
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to justify sth
show that sth is right or reasonable
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sit on the fence
avoid deciding or saying which side of an argument you support
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flee (from) sth/sb
escape from a dangerous situation, place, or person very quickly
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refugee
A person who has been forced to leave their country for political/religious reasons
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seek/take refuge (from sth/sb)
find shelter or protection from trouble or danger
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political asylum
the protection a country gives to a refugee
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ethnic minority
a group that has different national or cultural traditions from the main population.
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to be uprooted
be made to leave the place where you live and go somewhere else
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Discrimination
the practice of treating a person or group in society less fairly than others
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to deport sb
force sb to leave a country, often because they have no right to be there
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prejudice
opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
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Migration
A movement from one country or region to another
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Immigration
Migration to a new location
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native
a person who was born in a particular place
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culture shock
a feeling of confusion and anxiety often felt by ppl staying in another country
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animosity
strong dislike; bitter hostility
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faith
strong belief or trust in someone or something
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stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people, but which is often not true in reality
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Integration
the process of becoming a full member of a group or society
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live at peace with sb
live without arguing with other people
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nostalgia
a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure about an earlier, happy period
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desire
a strong wish
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deserve sth
it is right that you should have it
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survey
the collection of data by having people answer a series of questions
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privacy
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by others
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in the public eye
well known to many people through TV or the press
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findings
information learned as the result of research
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intrusion (into sth)
a thing that comes into sb's life in a negative way
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tabloid
a newspaper that has small pages and not much serious news
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single (sth/sb) out
to choose sb/sth from a group for special attention
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pry into sth
try to find information about people's private lives
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allegedly
supposedly; believed to be so but not yet proved
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another person says they have done it even though this has not been proved

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rehab
the process of helping to cure sb with drug or alcohol addiction
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rock sb/sth
shock or cause upset to sb/sth
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scandal
a situation in which important people behave in a dishonest or immoral way that shocks people
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newlyweds
a man and woman who have not been married long
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on the rocks
in difficulties and likely to fail
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rumour
a story or piece of information that may or may not be true
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custody
the legal right to look after a child
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to dump sb
end a romantic relationship with sb
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to give birth
to have a baby
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fellow
used to describe people who is in the same situation as you
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rally (round/to sb/sth)
come together to help or support sb/sth
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etiquette
the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society
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manners
behaviour that is considered polite in a particular society or culture
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frown on[upon] st
disapprove of smth
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discourteous
not showing proper manners or respect, rude
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customary
usual, expected, routine
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respectful
showing politeness
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upwards
moving or pointing towards a higher position
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offensive
rude in a way that makes sb upset or annoyed
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impeccable
perfect( manners)
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exemplary
excellent, and done in a way that others should copy
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cheeky
rude, often in an amusing way
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insolent
extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
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downright
used to emphasize sth negative(downright rude)
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be put out
be upset or offended
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put your foot in it
say sth that offends or upsets sb
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upper class
highest social class with the most resources
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be on your best behaviour
behave in the most polite way you can
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take exception to sth
object strongly to sth and be angry about it
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remark
a few words that give your opinion about sth
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disgraceful
very bad or unacceptable(disgrace)
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be in poor/bad taste
be offensive and not at all appropriate
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synopsis
a short summary of the plot of a book
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prosperous
rich and successful
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Protagonist
main character
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downfall
a sudden fall from power or position
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mercy
kind or forgiving attitude by someone in power
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Insanity
the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
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commentary
a written explanation or discussion of smth (book)
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pitiful
sad, pathetic
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to convey sth
communicate ideas and feelings
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unlike
different from
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fate
A power that is believed to control everything and that cannot be changed
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alien
strange, foreign
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inherent
naturally part of something