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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