Unit 1 CL Vocab Following the Crowd

Anonymous

• Identified

• Nameless, unidentified

• Famous

• Recognized

Ritual

• A ceremony performed in the same way over and over, especially a religious ceremony

• A spontaneous event with no specific structure

• A gathering of people for social interaction

• A performance of a play or musical piece

Humiliate

• To make someone feel proud and confident; especially in public

• To make someone feel ashamed or foolish; especially in public

• To encourage someone to take risks and be adventurous

• To ignore someone's presence and make them feel invisible

Individuality

• Unique qualities that make a person or thing stand out from others

• A common trait shared by many individuals

• The process of blending in with a group

• A characteristic that is easily overlooked

Resilient

• A. Fragile, easily broken

• B. Tough, able to bounce back from trouble or injury

• C. Weak, unable to withstand pressure

• D. Indifferent, showing no concern

Critical

• Of minor importance to the success or failure of something

• Of decisive importance to the success or failure of something

• Unrelated to the success or failure of something

• Somewhat important but not essential to the success or failure of something

Resort

• To use an unpleasant strategy or action as one’s last hope of solving a difficult situation

• To take a vacation or holiday in a place of relaxation

• To engage in a recreational activity for enjoyment

• To seek help or assistance from someone

Grave

• A light-hearted joke

• Extremely bad; serious in tone

• A casual conversation

• A joyful celebration

Impel

• To drive, force, or urge someone to do something

• To slow down or hinder progress

• To encourage someone to relax

• To ignore or dismiss a request

Spare

• To avoid or hold back from harming or upsetting someone.

• To provide extra or additional resources.

• To take something away from someone.

• To make a choice between two options.