Vocab: Teenage Stereotype
the influence exerted by a group of equals to oneself
peer pressure
time adverb meaning something quickly and unexpected
SUDDENLY
most importantly; more than anything else
first and foremost
"His mother is constantly reminding him to tidy his room."
What does highlighted section expresses?
habitual actions
IDIOM: wear and tear
damage or deterioration that naturally occurs to something over time due to normal use
conforming to the behaviour, opinions or actions of the majority
follow the crowd
degree adverb meaning not quite, very nearly
ALMOST
referring to the difficulties, challenges, and hardships that people experience in life
trials and tribulations
"My kids would always draw on the walls of their rooms."
What does highlighted section expresses?
past habit
VOCABULARY: misfit
a person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortable way
express the complete lack of interest or concern over something
couldn't care less
certainty adverb meaning almost certainly, as far as one knows or can tell
PROBABLY
refers to the strict enforcement of laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order, often implying a tough approach to crime and punishment
law and order
"Ms. Tati didn't use to work here before 2018."
What does highlighted section expresses?
lack of habit
GRAMMAR: What's the difference:
1. I wouldn't really want to eat something I dislike.
2. I really wouldn't want to eat something I dislike.
1. slight reluctance
2. strong reluctance
to give a specific impression, the way you're seen by others;
meet or find someone by chance
come across
manner adverb meaning in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously
CAREFULLY
refers to various small, miscellaneous, and often unimportant items or tasks
odds and ends
"Some adults tend to believe teenagers are hooked on their phones 24/7."
What does highlighted section expresses?
likely to
GRAMMAR: What's the difference:
1. Teenagers tend to worry a lot.
2. Teenagers have a tendency to worry a lot.
virtually no difference (though, "there's a tendency" is more formal)
to make something more enjoyable or exciting, often by adding an element of challenge or risk
give it a thrill
attitude adverb meaning in a truthful, fair, or honorable way; also used to emphasize the sincerity of an opinion, belief, or feeling
HONESTLY
emphasizes the use of factual evidence and numerical data to provide a comprehensive and objective understanding of a particular subject or situation
facts and figures
"There's a tendency for news media to focus only on the horrible news, forgetting that there's good in the world."
What does highlighted section expresses?
probability
VOCABULARY: biased
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something