Feminists are better leaders – The Hindu (Aug 10, 2016)
Can you imagine the Prime Minister with his 56-inch chest sitting down to write an essay on being a feminist? For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.
Word List:
- Feminist (noun) – someone who supports feminism.
- Portfolio (noun) – the position/duties of a minister.
- Improbable (adjective) – unimaginable, unbelievable, incredible.
- Nuanced (adjective) – delicate, minute, subtle, exact, accurate.
- Sexism (noun) – chauvinism, discrimination, prejudice, bias (against women).
- Discourse (noun) – discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, debate, verbal exchange.
- Put/throw into sharp relief (idiom) – make something noticeable, obvious, clear, visible.
- Reprehensible (adjective) – condemnable, blameable; objectionable, unjustifiable.
- Distasteful (adjective) – unpleasant, disagreeable, offensive, unsavoury.
- Shrill (adjective) – (of voice) high pitched and loud.
- Irony (noun) – paradox, incongruity, peculiarity.
- Attribute (verb) – ascribe, assign, credit, put down to.
- Chart (verb) – plan, outline, develop, describe.
- Glass Ceiling (noun) – an unfair barrier which stops women and minorities to reach top position/rank irrespective of their qualifications and achievements.
- Male chauvinism (noun) – male prejudice against women.
- Infuriated (adjective) – irritated, annoyed, angry.
- Humiliating (adjective) – shameful, undignified, demeaning, embarrassing.
- Bigot (noun) – partisan, sectarian, prejudiced person; racist, sexist, chauvinist.
- Deride (verb) – ridicule, mock, make fun of, insult.
- Gender stereotypes (noun) – over generalizations (general statement) about the characteristics/roles of a particular gender.
- Spectrum (noun) – range, gamut, sweep, scope; ambit, compass.
- Reinforce (verb) – strengthen, fortify, bolster up; boost, assist, promote.
- Rallying cry (noun) – something (word/phrase/event) that makes people to join and to act in support of a idea/cause.
- Heartening (adjective) – encouraging, causing cheerfulness, inspiring, comforting.
- Take a leaf out of someone’s book (idiom) – to imitate someone. (for more details, visit The Hindu).
Note:
- Click each one of the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/ .
- Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press.