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AW Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alternative | N. something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice |
| Conversly | Adv. in an opposite way |
| Core principle | N, Phr. key values |
| Credible | Adj. able to be believed or trusted |
| Modern phenomenon | N, Phr. recent trend |
| Restricted | Adj. limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc. |
| Significant | Adj. important or noticeable |
| Authority | N. the moral or legal right or ability to control |
| Complexion | N. the natural appearance of the skin on a person's face, especially its colour or quality |
| Deficit | N. the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is smaller than it should be |
| Discrimination | N. treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, sex, sexuality, etc. |
| Jurisdiction | N. the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments |
| Neglect | V. to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility N. a situation in which you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something, or the state of not receiving enough care or attention |
| Prejudice | N. an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge |
| Outbreak | N. a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant |
| Pandemic | N, a disease that exists in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals or plants |
| Adverse | Adj. having a negative or harmful effect on something |
| Circulatory | Adj. relating to the system that moves blood through the body and that includes the heart, arteries, and veins |
| Dysfunction | N. a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine |
| Excessive | N. an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable |
| Integrate | V. to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs |
| Intoxicated | Adj. having lost some control of your actions or behaviour under the influence of alcohol or another drug |