Chapter 9: EDUCATION STUDIES - Overcoming Inequalities

Question 1

*gulf (n)

Answer 1

an important difference between the ideas, opinions, or situations of two groups of people

gulf between: There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor in our society.

Question 2

disparity (n)

Answer 2

a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is not fair

disparity between: the growing disparity between rich and poor

Question 3

typical (adj)

Answer 3

showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things

Typical symptoms would include severe headaches, vomiting and dizziness.

Question 4

*affluent (adj)

Answer 4

having a lot of money or owning a lot of things

affluent nations/neighbourhoods

Question 5

heighten (v)

Answer 5

to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect

The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd.