Set 59 · Study 1 / 5
Exitforming a judgment about somebody or something that is not based on reason or experience
Janice feared her parents' prejudice against same-sex couples would make them disapprove of her relationship with Melissa.
Set 59 of Advanced covers 5 words: prejudice, assimilation, ritual, diversity, conformity. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
forming a judgment about somebody or something that is not based on reason or experience
Janice feared her parents' prejudice against same-sex couples would make them disapprove of her relationship with Melissa.
taking on the customs of another, typically dominant, culture
In the 1960s, the assimilation of Turkish people into German culture was far from successful as the language remained a significant barrier.
a traditional or religious ceremony
It has been argued that funeral services remain one of the last modern rituals, bringing community together to share the burden of loss.
the presence of different cultures, religions, or other characteristics of identity
The professor asked students to bring in tokens from their culture to celebrate the diversity in the classroom.
the following of a norm or behavior that is usually dominant
Daniel struggled with the culture at the boarding school that required strict conformity in appearance.