Unit 1
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
joy
The ability to move quickly and easily.
agility
An enemy or opponent.
adversary
To be ready to begin. (phrase)
be all set
To reach the same level or standard as others after falling behind. (phrase)
catch up
A period of very hot weather.
heatwave
The end of a relationship or organisation.
breakup
Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
self-esteem
A character’s or situation’s background.
backstory
An informal or humorous name.
nickname
To find your way through a complex situation or system.
navigate
To return to the right direction or plan. (phrase)
get back on track
To express thoughts and feelings clearly.
articulate
Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age.
ageism
A strange or unusual habit or feature.
quirk
An event that makes you feel modest or less proud. (phrase)
a humbling experience
to separate people or groups, especially in a discriminatory way
segregate
Harmful or damaging.
detrimental
A sentimental longing for the past.
nostalgia
The expected duration of life or use.
lifespan
the expected rules of behavior in society
social norms
To survive or manage a difficult situation. (phrase)
get through
to block or prevent progress (phrase)
stand in the way of
To encourage people or organizations to put money into something. (phrase)
attract investment
Overwhelming distress or grief, especially over love.
heartbreak
A fixed, oversimplified idea of a person or group
stereotype
the power to attract or delight
charm
To suffer extreme difficulty. (phrase)
endure unimaginable hardship
To act in a way that unintentionally benefits someone else (often negatively) (phrase).
play into the hands of
To publicly share an opinion or belief. (phrase)
promulgate a view
A state of happiness and satisfaction
contentment
To make someone look or feel younger or fresher.
rejuvenate
the way the public sees or understands something
public perception
To do something very dangerous. (phrase)
take your life in your hands
To seriously reconsider and challenge existing beliefs. (phrase)
critically revise assumptions of
A very basic or essential question. (phrase)
fundamental question
Confused or puzzled.
perplexed
An indirect or negative consequence of an action.
repercussion
individual hopes and ambitions
personal aspirations
To start the basic work for a larger plan. (phrase)
lay the foundations for something
To be deeply integrated into everyday life and culture. (phrase)
be woven into the fabric of our existence
To put in danger.
imperil