VIP Class Notes (Mason)
Watch Thor: Ragnorak
Vocabulary
Existential Crisis – A moment of supreme self doubt/life doubt
eg. When she went to Yale she had a minor existential crises.
Poignant – Sad, but in a touching way
eg. The movie had a very poignant ending, we were both crying.
Retrospect – To look back on
eg. I didn’t realize she was such bad girlfriend until I looked back in retrospective
Retroactive – something that applies backward in time
Meritocracy – A society based on individuals actions and strengths
eg. China is more of a meritocracy than the US.
Intriguing – Fascinating
eg. The piece of art was both simple and intriguing.
Gender income disparity – The difference between men and women salaries
Subtle – Not obvious
His flirtation was too subtle for her notice.
Pervasive – something that is everywhere
eg. The smog in Beijing is pervasive.
Two way street – Something that applies both ways
Taboo – Something that is not accepted by society
eg. Going to the movies by yourself is taboo in the US.
Grammar
Do not use “attractive” to mean interesting
ie. The movie sounds attractive.
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