Cambridge IELTS Vocabulary Unit 3 - No man is an island

IELTS - Individuality and community vocabulary

Noun

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Noun

a particular sector of a population.

Noun

valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.

Noun

the smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole.

the state or period of being under the age of full legal responsibility.

Noun

something that is usual, typical, or standard.

Noun

a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

Noun

continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something.

Noun

each of the parts into which something is or may be divided.

Noun

a level of quality or attainment.

something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

Noun

relative social or professional position; standing.

the situation at a particular time during a process.

Adjective

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

not sociable or wanting the company of others.

Adjective

averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

(in a political context) favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.

Adjective

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Adjective

forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

free from disagreement or dissent.

Adjective

having great influence on someone or something.

Adjective

relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Adjective

of or characteristic of a suburb.

contemptibly dull and ordinary.

Adjective

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

Phrase

following social norms that are acceptable in a group or society

Phrase

to avoid social norms followed by the majority of people

Verb

comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Verb

remove from consideration.

deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Verb

display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

Verb

submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law).

Verb

suddenly change direction or position.

make biased or distorted in a way that is regarded as inaccurate, unfair, or misleading.