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Literature/Writing
Term | Definition |
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Ostracize | Verb; To exclude; I did not like it when my friends ostracized me from the game |
Deviant | Adjective/Noun; Behavior that falls far outside of society's norm Sometimes I can feel like I am deviant. |
Discriminate | Verb; When someone makes an unjust distinction based on your differences; I felt discriminated against when the bully called me out for being gay. |
Scolded | Verb; To criticize or reprimand because of bad behavior;I was scolded when I was tardy for class. |
Conform | Verb; To comply with rules, standards, or laws; Most people conform to the society norms. |
Shunned | Adjective; To be persistently avoided, ignored, or rejected; Ever since the incident, I have been shunned |
Palpable | Adjective; 1. A feeling so intense as to seem almost tangible; Plain to see or comprehend. 2. Able to be touched or felt. The tension in the air was almost palpable. |
Unison | Noun/adjective; Simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech; We sang the song in unison. |