Vocabulary unit 7

• Homelessness

  The state of being without a permanent home or shelter
• Immigration

  The act of moving to a foreign country with the intention of settling there
• Petty crime


  Minor offenses or infractions that are not considered serious crimes
• Racism


  Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against people of a different race
• Unemployment


  The state of being without a job or work
• Vandalism


  The deliberate destruction or defacement of property or public spaces
• Domestic violence


  Violent or abusive behavior within a household or family setting
• Gender equality


  The equal rights and opportunities for people of all genders
• Hate crime


  A criminal act committed against a person or property due to prejudice or bias
• Institutional racism


  Systemic discrimination within organizations or institutions based on race
• Juvenile delinquency


  Criminal behavior or offenses committed by young people
• Modern slavery


  The exploitation and forced labor of individuals, often in hidden or illegal conditions
• Organised crime


  Criminal activities carried out by a structured group or syndicate
• Relative poverty


  The condition of having less income or resources compared to others in a particular society
• Enforceable


  Capable of being enforced or put into effect
• Equalize


  To make equal or level; to balance or adjust disparities
• Expansion


  The action of becoming larger or more extensive
• Exploit


  To take advantage of or make use of something for personal gain
• Discrimination


  Unfair treatment or prejudice based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age
• Institutionalise


  To establish or incorporate something as a standard or norm within an organization or system
• Justifiable


  Able to be justified or explained by valid reasons
• Oppress


  To subject someone to unjust or cruel treatment, often through the exercise of power or authority
• Rebel


  A person who resists or opposes authority, control, or tradition
• Victimised


  Treated unfairly or made to suffer due to discrimination or mistreatment
• Blow over


  To go away without having a serious effect
• Distress


  A state of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt; a troubled or engrossed state of mind
• Insecurity


  Lack of assurance, confidence, or self-reliance; uncertainty
• Wave of abuse


  A surge or onslaught of harmful words or mistreatment
• Mocked


  Ridiculed or made fun of someone or something
• Shrug it off


  To dismiss or ignore something casually
• Fat-shame


  To criticize or mock someone based on their weight
• Take a stance against


  To express a clear opinion or position opposing something
• Maliciously


  In a harmful, spiteful, or malevolent manner
• Have the last laugh


  To ultimately succeed or gain an advantage after being initially disadvantaged or mocked
• Humiliate


  To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed
• Unaware


  Lacking knowledge or awareness; not conscious of something
• Immature


  Not fully developed mentally or emotionally; lacking maturity
• Extra-special


  Exceptionally unique, remarkable, or outstanding
• Anti-bullying


  Relating to efforts or actions aimed at preventing or addressing bullying behavior
• Multi-talented


  Possessing multiple talents or skills in different areas