Community Vocabulary

Antisocial = contrary to the laws and customs of society, in a way that causes annoyance and disapproval in others.

Sentence – Unexpected overtime, low wages and complicated antisocial hours are features for many care assistants.

Conform = to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society

Sentence – He doesn’t conform to the usual stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.

Cooperate = to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do

Sentence – Their refusal to cooperate is perfectly/completely understandable, considering the circumstances.

Mindset = a person’s way of thinking and their opinions

Sentence – The greatest challenge for the Americans is understanding the mindset of Eastern Europeans.

Minority = a smaller number or part

Sentence – There is a crying need for more magistrates from the ethnic minority communities.

Shun = to avoid something

Sentence – Among the habits which children should shun are slovenliness, rudeness, laziness, lying, stealing and slandering.

Conventional = traditional and ordinary

Sentence – She gives the impression of being rather conventional, but under the surface she is wildly eccentric.

Interaction = an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other

Sentence – The interaction is strong, as it involves the electric field of the radiation and the electric charge of the electron.

Pressure = the force you produce when you press something

Sentence – Pressure varies directly with temperature and inversely with volume.

Conduct = to organize and perform a particular activity

Sentence – The virtue of a man ought to be measured not by his extraordinary exertions, but by his everyday conduct

Considerate = Kind and Helpful or thoughtful

Sentence – They may genuinely want to be considerate and fair but lack of experience, technique or pressures can interfere.

Mainstream = considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people

Sentence – Animation has stopped being eye-candy for kids and geeks and become mainstream entertainment.

Civilization = human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time

Sentence – Scraping away patiently in soil with their fingers, the team of scientists discovered the ruins of an ancient civilization.

Supportive = showing agreement and giving encouragement

Sentence – No supportive words could ever compensate for the pain of being separated from her children for 10 years.

Appropriate = suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

Sentence – Don’t try to win a friend by presenting gifts. You should instead contribute your sincere love and learn how to win others ‘heart through appropriate ways

Engage = join in or get involved

Sentence – She tried desperately to engage him in conversation.

Voluntary = done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it

Sentence – Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage.

Charitable = giving money, food, or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home

Sentence – Some critics said the show was good in parts – those less charitable said the whole thing was a disaster.

Foster = to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child’s legal parent

Sentence – He said that developed countries had a responsibility to foster global economic growth to help new democracies.

Multicultural = including people who have many different customs and beliefs

Sentence – When considering why mathematics should reflect our multicultural society, a wide range of reasons can be identified.