English Notes
Unit 2 - People

Vocabulary

Vocabulary for Unit 2 - People

WordMeaning
engageto take part or become involved in something
evolveto develop or change gradually over time
strainto put pressure or stress on something
recogniseto identify someone or something you know
exhibitto show or display something
influenceto affect or change how someone thinks or behaves
sheltera place that provides temporary protection or housing
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a home
down and outhaving no money, job, or place to live
alienateto make someone feel isolated or estranged
outcasta person rejected by society or a social group
estrangedno longer close or friendly with someone
desperationa state of hopelessness leading to rash behavior
lackthe absence or shortage of something
humiliationa feeling of embarrassment or shame
povertythe state of being extremely poor

Usual

  • commonplace
  • mainstream
  • routine
  • traditional
  • ordinary
  • familiar
  • customary
  • conventional

Unusual

  • extraordinary
  • offbeat
  • exceptional
  • remarkable
  • weird
  • strange
  • bizarre
  • out of the box
  • unexpected
  • unique