A pejorative word or phrase, slur, or derogatory term
— is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard.
— is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard.
To condone /kənˈdəʊn/
— to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong.
Terrorism can never be condoned.
— to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong.
Terrorism can never be condoned.
Disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/
(noun)
— the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
I disdain those that are rude.
(noun)
— the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
I disdain those that are rude.
What does it mean to become frenzied? /ˈfrenzid/
(adverb)
— very excited or upset.
You're fuckin frenzied guy, fuck off.
(adverb)
— very excited or upset.
You're fuckin frenzied guy, fuck off.
What is the exact meaning of vocation? (voʊkeɪʃən)
If you have a vocation, you have a strong feeling that you are especially suited to do a particular job or to fulfil a particular role in life, especially one which involves helping other people.
1. It could well be that he has a real vocation.
If you refer to your job or profession as your vocation, you feel that you are particularly suited to it.
2.Her vocation is her work as a neuroscientist.
If you have a vocation, you have a strong feeling that you are especially suited to do a particular job or to fulfil a particular role in life, especially one which involves helping other people.
1. It could well be that he has a real vocation.
If you refer to your job or profession as your vocation, you feel that you are particularly suited to it.
2.Her vocation is her work as a neuroscientist.
What does it mean to be resentful? /rɪˈzentfl/
— feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like.
1.John was resentful towards Mary
2. A resentful look.
— feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like.
1.John was resentful towards Mary
2. A resentful look.
Aberrant /əˈberənt/
(adjective)
— 1.departing from an accepted standard.
The aim is to find the cause of the child's aberrant behaviour.
— 2. (biology) : being or becoming different from the normal type
aberrant chromosomes
Aberrant chromosomes
— 3. (psychology) : a disorder or abnormal alteration in one's mental state.
(adjective)
— 1.departing from an accepted standard.
The aim is to find the cause of the child's aberrant behaviour.
— 2. (biology) : being or becoming different from the normal type
aberrant chromosomes
Aberrant chromosomes
— 3. (psychology) : a disorder or abnormal alteration in one's mental state.
Death drive
— 1. In classical Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the death drive is the drive toward death and destruction, often expressed through behaviors such as aggression, repetition compulsion, and self-destructiveness
2. From a philosophical perspective, the death drive may be viewed in relation to the work of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. His philosophy, expounded in The World as Will and Representation (1818) postulates that all exists by a metaphysical "will" (more clearly, a will to live), and that pleasure affirms this will.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_drive
— 1. In classical Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the death drive is the drive toward death and destruction, often expressed through behaviors such as aggression, repetition compulsion, and self-destructiveness
2. From a philosophical perspective, the death drive may be viewed in relation to the work of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. His philosophy, expounded in The World as Will and Representation (1818) postulates that all exists by a metaphysical "will" (more clearly, a will to live), and that pleasure affirms this will.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_drive
What does a relentless person mean? /rɪˈlentləs/
— Someone who is relentless is determined to do something and refuses to give up. They will continue to pursue a goal, continually overcoming obstacles and creating new paths when one is leading in the wrong direction.
1. Hi, my name is Chance Galloway but you can call me Mr. Relentless
2. She always questioned me relentlessly.
— Someone who is relentless is determined to do something and refuses to give up. They will continue to pursue a goal, continually overcoming obstacles and creating new paths when one is leading in the wrong direction.
1. Hi, my name is Chance Galloway but you can call me Mr. Relentless
2. She always questioned me relentlessly.
Labeling theory
— (sociology) labeling theory states that people come to identify and behave in ways that reflect how others label them. This theory is most commonly associated with the sociology of crime since labeling someone unlawfully deviant can lead to poor conduct.
1. Research shows that schools discipline Black children more frequently and harshly than white children despite a lack of evidence suggesting that the former misbehave more often than the latter.
2. Once a person is identified as deviant, it is extremely difficult to remove that label. The individual becomes stigmatized as a criminal and is likely to be considered untrustworthy by others. For example, convicts may struggle to find employment after they're released from prison because of their criminal background.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labeling_theory
— (sociology) labeling theory states that people come to identify and behave in ways that reflect how others label them. This theory is most commonly associated with the sociology of crime since labeling someone unlawfully deviant can lead to poor conduct.
1. Research shows that schools discipline Black children more frequently and harshly than white children despite a lack of evidence suggesting that the former misbehave more often than the latter.
2. Once a person is identified as deviant, it is extremely difficult to remove that label. The individual becomes stigmatized as a criminal and is likely to be considered untrustworthy by others. For example, convicts may struggle to find employment after they're released from prison because of their criminal background.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labeling_theory
What does it mean to be in turmoil? /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/
— a state of extreme confusion, uncertainty, or lack of order.
1. Her mind was in turmoil.
2. She grew up in the turmoil of the 1960s.
— a state of extreme confusion, uncertainty, or lack of order.
1. Her mind was in turmoil.
2. She grew up in the turmoil of the 1960s.
What does it mean when someone is elusive? /ɪˈluːsɪv/
(adjective)
— Something or someone that is elusive is difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve.
1. Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.
2. the elusive concept of ‘literature’
3. Sleep was strangely elusive.
(adjective)
— Something or someone that is elusive is difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve.
1. Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.
2. the elusive concept of ‘literature’
3. Sleep was strangely elusive.
What does in tedious mean? /ˈtiːdiəs/
— boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated.
1. It was tedious, repetitive work.
2. Her visits were starting to get a bit tedious.
3. We had to listen to the tedious details of his operation.
— boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated.
1. It was tedious, repetitive work.
2. Her visits were starting to get a bit tedious.
3. We had to listen to the tedious details of his operation.
A callous person or action /ˈkæləs/
— is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
1. His callous disregard for human life.
2. I still can't believe they were so callous
— is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
1. His callous disregard for human life.
2. I still can't believe they were so callous
What does it mean to reciprocate someone? /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/
(verb)
— reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received.
We appreciate you hosting us and we will reciprocate you for your kindness.
(verb)
— reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received.
We appreciate you hosting us and we will reciprocate you for your kindness.
What is the full meaning of scrutiny? /ˈskruːtəni/
— a searching study, inquiry, or inspection with great detail
1. Foreign policy has come under close scrutiny recently.
2. The documents should be available for public scrutiny.
— a searching study, inquiry, or inspection with great detail
1. Foreign policy has come under close scrutiny recently.
2. The documents should be available for public scrutiny.
What does it mean if a person is reductive? /rɪˈdʌktɪv/
(adjective)
— characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment.
"Their views of life were reductive and depreciatory" - R.H.Rovere”
(adjective)
— characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment.
"Their views of life were reductive and depreciatory" - R.H.Rovere”
What does it mean to reprimand someone? /ˈreprɪmɑːnd/
— If someone is reprimanded, they are spoken to angrily or seriously for doing something wrong, usually by a person in authority.
1. He was reprimanded by a teacher for talking in the corridor.
2. Don't make me reprimand you!
— If someone is reprimanded, they are spoken to angrily or seriously for doing something wrong, usually by a person in authority.
1. He was reprimanded by a teacher for talking in the corridor.
2. Don't make me reprimand you!
Synonyms: blame, censure [formal], rebukeWhat does to be jarring mean?
— having a harshly unpleasant or disturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
1. Person 1: do you like Elizabeth?
Person 2: no, she's so jarring
2. There was a jarring note of triumph in his voice.
— having a harshly unpleasant or disturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
1. Person 1: do you like Elizabeth?
Person 2: no, she's so jarring
2. There was a jarring note of triumph in his voice.
What is the true meaning of reverence? /ˈrevərəns/
— 1. honor or respect felt or shown deference, especially profound adoring awed respect.
2. a gesture of respect, such as a bow.
1. Children are taught to show reverence towards/toward their elders.
2. I closed my eyes in reverence.
3. A painting that inspires deep reverence for nature.
— 1. honor or respect felt or shown deference, especially profound adoring awed respect.
2. a gesture of respect, such as a bow.
1. Children are taught to show reverence towards/toward their elders.
2. I closed my eyes in reverence.
3. A painting that inspires deep reverence for nature.
Meaning of treachery in English. /ˈtretʃəri/
— behavior that deceives or is not loyal to someone who trusts you.
1. An act of treachery.
2. Rumours of treachery and conspiracy began to circulate in the Queen’s court.
— behavior that deceives or is not loyal to someone who trusts you.
1. An act of treachery.
2. Rumours of treachery and conspiracy began to circulate in the Queen’s court.