Education Reform Vocabulary

verb to cause disorder or turmoil, interrupt the normal course of something

• The new technology has the potential to disrupt the current market trends.
• The construction noise next door is really disrupting my concentration.
• The party got disrupted when the cops showed up.
• Her unexpected outburst disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the meeting.

noun a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process

• The strike caused a disruption in the production schedule.
• The power outage really messed things up.
• The protest threw a monkey wrench into our plans.
• The unexpected news was like a disruption in the calm waters of our lives.

noun a person who believes that they are superior to others due to their intellect, wealth, or talent

adjective relating to or characteristic of a select group of people considered to be superior in intelligence, wealth, or talent

• The elitist members of society often look down upon those they deem inferior.
• She always acts so elitist, thinking she's better than everyone else.
• That guy is such an elitist snob, always bragging about his expensive possessions.
• The elitist attitude of the group created a barrier between them and the rest of the community.

verb to attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

• It is important to rationalize your expenses in order to stay within budget.
• I need to rationalize why I spent so much money on clothes last month.
• I had to come up with a way to rationalize buying that new video game.
• She tried to rationalize her decision to quit her job by focusing on the potential for personal growth.

noun a school for young people who have behaved badly and need special discipline and training

• The juvenile delinquent was sent to reform school to receive structured education and rehabilitation.
• My cousin got in trouble with the law and now he's stuck in reform school.
• I heard Tommy got shipped off to juvie, they call it reform school now.
• Sometimes life feels like a never-ending cycle of reform school, always trying to improve and learn from past mistakes.

verb to make or become united, uniform, or whole

• The goal of the project is to unify all departments under one cohesive strategy.
• Let's unify our efforts to make sure we meet the deadline.
• We need to all get on the same page and unify our approach.
• Music has the power to unify people from different backgrounds and cultures.

noun a term used in sociology to describe the time it takes for society to catch up to changes in technology, values, and norms

• The concept of culture lag refers to the delay in societal advancements catching up to changes in technology.
• Sometimes there's a culture lag between new gadgets coming out and people actually knowing how to use them.
• There's always a culture lag when it comes to older generations understanding new trends.
• Just like a clock that runs slow, culture lag can make society feel out of sync with the times.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cathedral' is a noun referring to a large and important Christian church.

• Cathedral thinking involves long-term planning and strategic vision for the future.
• When it comes to cathedral thinking, we need to think big and plan ahead.
• Cathedral thinking is all about dreaming up grand ideas and making them a reality.
• Just like building a cathedral brick by brick, cathedral thinking involves laying a solid foundation for success.

verb to make or become Filipino in character, culture, or nationality

• The company decided to filipinize their operations by hiring more local talent.
• Let's filipinize this recipe by adding some traditional Filipino ingredients.
• I'm trying to filipinize my wardrobe by incorporating more barongs and Filipiniana dresses.
• The artist sought to filipinize his art by drawing inspiration from Philippine culture and history.

adjective an adjective that describes something that is extensive or widespread in scope or effect

• The government is planning a widescale vaccination campaign to combat the spread of the virus.
• There's a widescale sale happening at the mall this weekend, with discounts on everything.
• The concert was a widescale hit, with everyone talking about how amazing it was.
• The artist's influence on the music industry was widescale, reaching fans all over the world.

verb to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy

• The organization is advocating for stricter regulations on environmental pollution.
• She's always advocating for healthier food choices in the office.
• I'm all about advocating for animal rights, dude.
• By speaking up for the marginalized communities, he is advocating for social justice.