Psychological Impact

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun A person who is believed to be the son of God in Christianity, and whose teachings form the basis of the Christian religion

  • Jesus Christ is a central figure in Christianity.
  • Jesus Christ, also known as JC, is a key figure in the Bible.
  • Oh my Jesus Christ, I can't believe you just did that!
  • The discovery of a new species was like finding the Holy Grail for scientists - Jesus Christ!

noun a genre of film that exploits sex or depicts it in a sensational manner

  • Sexploitation refers to the exploitation of individuals through the use of sex in media or entertainment.
  • Some movies from the 70s were known for their sexploitation themes.
  • I can't believe they're trying to pass off that movie as anything other than sexploitation.
  • The tabloid industry is often accused of engaging in a form of sexploitation to sell more copies.

noun a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments into the skin

verb to mark the skin with a design using ink, dyes, or pigments

  • She decided to get a tattoo of her favorite quote on her wrist.
  • I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of my dog's face on my arm.
  • I got a sick tattoo of a dragon on my back yesterday.
  • The memory of her words was like a tattoo on his heart, forever etched in his mind.

noun a form of discrimination that involves judging or making assumptions about a person based on their accent

  • Accentism is a form of discrimination based on a person's accent.
  • Some people make fun of others because of their accent, which is accentism.
  • Accentism sucks, people should be judged on their character not their accent.
  • In a world free of accentism, everyone would be accepted for who they are regardless of how they speak.

noun Parenting style characterized by overprotectiveness and excessive intervention in a child's life

  • The concept of lawnmower parenting involves parents who try to remove all obstacles and challenges from their children's lives.
  • Lawnmower parenting is like when parents hover over their kids and make sure they never have to deal with any problems on their own.
  • Some people call it 'helicopter parenting', but I think lawnmower parenting is a more accurate term.
  • Just like a lawnmower cuts down grass in its path, lawnmower parenting cuts down any obstacles that may come in a child's way.