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General Training IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Society and Social Events

Here, you will learn some English words related to Society and Social Events that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8)
rat race

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

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anomie

a state of having no moral or social principles

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caste

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

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sorority

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

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ally

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

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civics

the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in society

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denizen

a resident in a particular place

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global village

‌the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems

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grass roots

the ordinary people with a common interest who form the foundation of a movement, organization, or political party

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intersectionality

a concept that recognizes how different forms of discrimination and oppression, such as race, gender, and class, interact with each other

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othering

the act of defining and labeling individuals or groups as different from oneself or the dominant social group

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polity

a political organization of a group of people with a shared identity that is part of a larger political system itself

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senior citizen

an old person, especially someone who is retired

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commoner

a person that does not belong to the upper class of the society

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inferior

a person with a lower position than someone else

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vigil

the act of staying awake at night for religious purposes or to protest against something

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panel

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

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fundraiser

a social event held with the intention of raising money for a charity or political party

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gala

a splendid public celebration

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soiree

an elegant gathering or party that is usually held in the evening

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public spirit

a sense of community concern and willingness to contribute to the public good

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social capital

the collective value of social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other

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