F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

scandal (n): 1- (an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval. 2-a situation that is extremely bad:
E.g.: If there is the slightest suggestion/hint of scandal, the public will no longer trust us.
E.g.: It’s a scandal (that) children are treated in this way.

moral (adj): 1- relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws. 2- behaving in ways considered by most people to be correct and honest: OPPOSITE OF-IMMORAL
E.g: It’s her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows.
E.g.: She’s a very moral woman.

obligation (n): 1- the fact that you are obliged to do something. 2-something that you must do.
E.g.: You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education.
E.g.: I don’t have time to do his work for him – I have too many obligations as it is.

condemn (v): 1-to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
E.g.: The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
E.g.: The film was condemned for its sexism.

barbarism (n): 1-extremely cruel and unpleasant behaviour:
E.g.: He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war.

bruise (n): 1- an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something:
E.g.: He wasn’t seriously injured – he just got a few cuts and bruises.
E.g.: Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.

intention (n): 1-something that you want and plan to do:
E.g.: I’ve no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.
E.g.: He’s full of good intentions, but he never does anything about them!