unit 5: essays
To look at something in detail and identify the important points
analyse
the general health and happiness of a person
wellbeing
A joke that is only understood by a particular group of people because it is based on shared experiences or knowledge
inside joke
to gradually change or develop over time
evolve
popular styles of clothing, accessories and appearance
fashion
to give a detailed description of something
describe
the feeling of being happy with yourself, your character and abilities
self esteem
A situation in which the opposite of what is expected happens, often creating a surprising or amusing result.
For example: a fire station burning down
irony
to keep something the same way by preventing injury, loss or decay.
conservation
the shared beliefs, customs, arts and behaviours of a group or society
culture
to make something clear or provide reasons or causes
explain
the pressure or worry caused by problems somebody's life or having too much to think about
stress
Saying the opposite of what you really mean, usually to be funny, critical, or mocking.
sarcasm
to be interested in something due to worry or trouble
concern
tools, machines, equipment and techniques created to solve problems
technology
to identify similarities and differences between two or more things or ideas
compare
the condition of not being able to stop using or doing something as a habbit
addiction
A type of humor that uses exaggeration, irony, or ridicule to criticize people, society, or politics
satire
something that must be done, usually out of a sense of duty, requirements, customs or laws.
obligation
a group of people living together and sharing common customs, laws and organizations.
society
to identify the differences between two or more things
contrast
the preoccupation of society with buying and using a large quantity of goods and services
consumerism
When someone jokes about their own mistakes or flaws to get a laugh, they are using this type of humor
self deprecation
to be at high risk and in need of special care or protection to prevent damage or harm
vulnerable
difficulties and worries that are caused by the need to achieve or to behave in a particular way
pressures