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Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

dishonest

When someone is dishonest, they are not being truthful. They may lie, cheat, or steal in order to get what they want.

  • He was caught being dishonest by the boss.
  • She was caught being dishonest by the police.
coastlines

The coastlines are the boundary lines that mark the edge of a body of water. They are usually marked by a line of rocks or sand.

  • The coastline is a very important part of the environment.
  • The coastline is a very sensitive area, and people are trying to protect it.
insulted

When someone is insulted, they are treated very poorly. They might be called names, they might be treated unfairly, or they might be made to feel embarrassed.

  • He was very insulted when she said that he was lazy.
  • She was very insulted when he said that she was stupid.
divisive

A divisive issue is something that divides people into two groups. It can be something as simple as a political party, or it can be something as complex as a religion.

  • The divisive issue is the abortion debate.
  • The divisive issue is the transgender bathroom issue.
biases

Biases are preconceptions or opinions that you have about people or things. Sometimes these biases are based on your own experiences, and sometimes they are based on what you have heard or read.

  • His biases are against women in positions of power.
  • She has biases against immigrants, which is why she is so against the new law.