a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve
Our short term aims are to get out of debt and purchase a house.
connotation
the meanings that a word can have beyond its basic one
The word 'gentleman' has different connotations for different people.
debate
an argument
There was big debate over who would have custody of the child.
denial
refusal to accept something as true
Her denial of her son's medical condition prevents her son from getting the best medical care.
discrimination
unfair treatment because of race, sex, age, religion, etc.
After moving to a new country, she faced much discrimination because of her race.
draft
to draw the plans for something
The committee drafted a new plan for retaining students.
entitle
to allow
As the daughter of the CEO, she was entitled to many privileges not available to other girls her age.
equality
a condition of being equal
There is no equality in the way women and men are paid in the workforce.
fortunate
lucky in general
We were fortunate in that our house did not burn down during the fire.
gender
the classification of male and female living things
Many countries still discriminate based on gender.
immensely
extremely
When he was younger, he was an immensely talented singer.
intangible
feeling or quality exists but you cannot describe it exactly or prove it
It is crucial that parents teach their children intangible characteristics such as work ethic and attitude.
literally
used to emphasize what you are saying
The family was literally shocked by the news.
mandate
to order
The students and parents mandated a new homework policy.
manner
a way of acting
He behaved in a manner that was inappropriate for a 10 year old.
obstacle
something that gets in the way and stops action or progress
Romeo and Juliet faced many obstacles to being together.
spark
bit of light caused by hard surfaces scraping together or from fire
Rubbing two sticks together will create sparks.
stereotype
a fixed idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong
Many Americans have the stereotype that all Asians are good in math.
straightforward
without complications; clear
The directions to the part were straightforward.
struggle
a difficult time or task using much effort and energy
The daughter's struggle for independence from their parents finally led to her moving to another country.
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