Vocabulary in Context: Social Structures

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What is a 'mime'?

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A performer who uses gestures and body movements to convey a story or emotion without speaking.

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What does it mean to 'daunt' someone?

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To discourage or intimidate someone, making them feel less confident.

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Define 'misfit'.

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A person who does not fit in with a particular group or society, often due to different interests or behaviors.

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What is a 'hierarchy'?

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A system of organization where people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

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What does 'social structure' refer to?

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The organized pattern of relationships and social arrangements within a society.

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Explain the term 'vigilante'.

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A person who takes the law into their own hands, often acting outside of legal authority to enforce justice.

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What is the meaning of 'drafty'?

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Describing a place that is cold and uncomfortable due to currents of air.

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How can someone feel like a 'misfit' in a social setting?

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They may feel out of place or different from others, struggling to connect or belong.

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What is the impact of a 'social hierarchy' on individuals?

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It can create feelings of exclusion or inferiority for those at lower levels.

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What does it mean to 'modify' something?

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To change or alter it in some way.