the method or possibility of approaching a place or person, or the right to use or look at something
Many poor people do not have access to a good education.
aesthetically
relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty
The table was not very practical, but it was aesthetically pleasing.
conversely
in an opposite way
Children should respect their parents; conversely, parents should not aggravate their children.
cycle
a group of events which happen in a particular order, one following the other, and which are often repeated
The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating and remarkable for children to observe.
demarcate
to show the limits of something
Properties in the neighborhood are clearly demarcated with fences.
densely
thick; close together
The neighborhood was densely populated, and there was no space for the children to run around.
disproportionately
too large or too small in comparison to something else
All the men complained the ratio of men to women was disproportionately unbalanced.
disrepair
a condition of being broken down and needing to be fixed
The town has fallen into a state of disrepair; all the buildings and street lights are damaged.
ethnic minority
a national or racial group living in a country or area which contains a larger group of people of a different race or nationality
California has a disproportionate number of ethnic minorities in the school system.
feasible
workable
Your plan is feasible as long as we can raise the funds.
graffiti
writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny, or political
Graffitis are against the law allowed in Singapore.
networking
to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job
Having the right education and skills is important, but networking is becoming more important in finding a job.
overcome
to fight against successfully
He had to overcome his fear of flying first before he could become a pilot.
overlap
the amount by which two things or activities cover the same area
There is an overlap in the products of the two companies.
perpetuate
to keep alive or preserve in memory for a long time
He worked hard to perpetuate his father's legacy.
privileged
having an advantage that only one person or group of people has
Many children of wealthy families are privileged to receive an excellent education.
segregation
to keep one group of people apart from another and treat them differently
Racial segregation in the United States prevented blacks and whites from eating in the same restaurants.
social mobility
the ability of individuals or groups to move within a social hierarchy with changes in income, education, occupation, etc
The family moved into a better neighborhood because they thought it would help with their social mobility.
status
one's position in society in terms of power and importance
Lawyers and doctors have more status than bus drivers.
surmount
to overcome
The family has surmounted some difficulties and now they are doing well.
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