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Stereotype ~ “It is stereotypical to think that because Southerners talk slowly that they think slowly as well.” |
To believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same. |
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Superficial ~ “Looks are a superficial way to judge people, when it is what is inside that counts.” |
Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent: not through or complete. |
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Racism/Racist ~ “Walt Kowalski, Clint Eastwood’s character in Gran Torino, was racist and didn’t want Hmong neighbors." |
Poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race. |
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Malevolent ~ “Seeking revenge, Josh possessed malevolent power to make them pay for what they had done." |
Having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person. |
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Courageous ~ “The kindergartner was courageous as she faced her 4th grade tormentor and told him to stop bothering her.” |
Very brave: having or showing courage. |
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Progressive ~ “Progressive women in the early 1900’s believed that both females and males should be allowed to vote." |
Moving forward; using or interested in new or modern ideas especially in politics and education. |
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Unbiased ~ “A judge is supposed to be unbiased and listen to all the testimony without making a judgment until the end.” |
Not having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others. |
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Biased ~ “Wagner is biased toward Gwyneth Paltrow, believing every movie she appears in is amazing.” |
Having or showing a bias: having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others. |
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Prejudiced ~ “The prejudice white family wanted to transfer to another city after a family from Puerto Rico moved into the house next door.” |
Having or showing an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. |
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Perspective ~ “After arguing for hours, the couple decided to take a break, sleep on it, and resume their conversation with a new perspective in the morning.” |
The capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance. |
