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discursive
discussing different ideas
argument
a set of reasons that somebody uses to show that something is true or correct
to evaluate sth
form an opinion of sth after careful thought
to summarize sth
give a short statement that brings together the main points of sth
criterion
standard used in judging
coherent
(adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful
command of sth (language)
a knowledge of smth and an ability to use it well
stylistic
connected to the way a writer or artist does sth
register
the words, grammar and style that somebody uses in a particular situation
Narrative
a description of events , especially in a novel
to outline sth
give a description of the main points involved in sth
to explore sth
examine, discuss, or think about sth carefully
to highlight sth
emphasize sth to give it more attention
to adopt sth
decide to take and support a particular point of view, plan, etc.
stance on sth
an opinion that sb has about sth and expresses publicly. n: position
exemplify sth
give an example to make sth clearer syn: illustrate
Conclusion
a decision reached after examining evidence( reach, draw)
to condemn sth
say publicly that you think smth or sb is bad or wrong
to condone sth.
accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong
hypothesize
suggest a possible explanation, but without knowing whether it is really true
to assert sth
state clearly that sth is true. syn: claim smth
to justify sth
show that sth is right or reasonable
sit on the fence
avoid deciding or saying which side of an argument you support
flee (from) sth/sb
escape from a dangerous situation, place, or person very quickly
refugee
A person who has been forced to leave their country for political/religious reasons
seek/take refuge (from sth/sb)
find shelter or protection from trouble or danger
political asylum
the protection a country gives to a refugee
ethnic minority
a group that has different national or cultural traditions from the main population.
to be uprooted
be made to leave the place where you live and go somewhere else
Discrimination
the practice of treating a person or group in society less fairly than others
to deport sb
force sb to leave a country, often because they have no right to be there
prejudice
opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Migration
A movement from one country or region to another
Immigration
Migration to a new location
native
a person who was born in a particular place
culture shock
a feeling of confusion and anxiety often felt by ppl staying in another country
animosity
strong dislike; bitter hostility
faith
strong belief or trust in someone or something
stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people, but which is often not true in reality
Integration
the process of becoming a full member of a group or society
live at peace with sb
live without arguing with other people
nostalgia
a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure about an earlier, happy period
desire
a strong wish
deserve sth
it is right that you should have it
survey
the collection of data by having people answer a series of questions
privacy
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by others
in the public eye
well known to many people through TV or the press
findings
information learned as the result of research
intrusion (into sth)
a thing that comes into sb's life in a negative way
tabloid
a newspaper that has small pages and not much serious news
single (sth/sb) out
to choose sb/sth from a group for special attention
pry into sth
try to find information about people's private lives
allegedly
supposedly; believed to be so but not yet proved
another person says they have done it even though this has not been proved
rehab
the process of helping to cure sb with drug or alcohol addiction
rock sb/sth
shock or cause upset to sb/sth
scandal
a situation in which important people behave in a dishonest or immoral way that shocks people
newlyweds
a man and woman who have not been married long
on the rocks
in difficulties and likely to fail
rumour
a story or piece of information that may or may not be true
custody
the legal right to look after a child
to dump sb
end a romantic relationship with sb
to give birth
to have a baby
fellow
used to describe people who is in the same situation as you
rally (round/to sb/sth)
come together to help or support sb/sth
etiquette
the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society
manners
behaviour that is considered polite in a particular society or culture
frown on[upon] st
disapprove of smth
discourteous
not showing proper manners or respect, rude
customary
usual, expected, routine
respectful
showing politeness
upwards
moving or pointing towards a higher position
offensive
rude in a way that makes sb upset or annoyed
impeccable
perfect( manners)
exemplary
excellent, and done in a way that others should copy
cheeky
rude, often in an amusing way
insolent
extremely rude and showing a lack of respect
downright
used to emphasize sth negative(downright rude)
be put out
be upset or offended
put your foot in it
say sth that offends or upsets sb
upper class
highest social class with the most resources
be on your best behaviour
behave in the most polite way you can
take exception to sth
object strongly to sth and be angry about it
remark
a few words that give your opinion about sth
disgraceful
very bad or unacceptable(disgrace)
be in poor/bad taste
be offensive and not at all appropriate
synopsis
a short summary of the plot of a book
prosperous
rich and successful
Protagonist
main character
downfall
a sudden fall from power or position
mercy
kind or forgiving attitude by someone in power
Insanity
the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
commentary
a written explanation or discussion of smth (book)
pitiful
sad, pathetic
to convey sth
communicate ideas and feelings
unlike
different from
fate
A power that is believed to control everything and that cannot be changed
alien
strange, foreign
inherent
naturally part of something
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