Social Norms And Values

noun the action of accepting something

verb to give approval or consent to something or someone

adjective regarded favorably or approved

• The job offer was accepted by the candidate.
• She finally accepted his apology.
• I can't believe she accepted his lame excuse.
• The truth of the situation slowly accepted by everyone involved.

adjective showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

• Her altruistic actions towards the less fortunate are truly commendable.
• I admire how selflessly she helps others, she's so altruistic.
• She's always looking out for everyone, she's like the most altruistic person I know.
• His heart was so full of altruistic love that it overflowed into every aspect of his life.

noun a person or group that reveres or pays homage to animals as divine beings or objects of worship

• Animal worship has been a significant aspect of many ancient cultures throughout history.
• Some people take animal worship to the next level by having their pets as their primary focus in life.
• I heard that guy is really into animal worship, like he treats his cat like a god or something.
• In today's society, celebrity worship has become the new form of animal worship.

noun behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

adjective decent

• The politician emphasized the importance of decency in public discourse.
• It's just common decency to help someone in need.
• Don't be a jerk, show some decency.
• In a world full of chaos, decency is like a guiding light.

noun a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

verb to cause someone to feel revulsion or profound disapproval

• The sight of the overflowing garbage cans filled him with disgust.
• I can't stand the smell of that place, it just disgusts me.
• That food looks so gross, it totally disgusts me.
• The corruption in politics fills me with a deep sense of disgust.

noun a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture

• The rise of fundamentalism in certain religious groups has led to increased tensions within society.
• Some people take their fundamentalism beliefs to the extreme, causing conflicts with others.
• Fundamentalism is like being hardcore about your beliefs, no matter what.
• The fundamentalism of his dedication to the cause was unwavering.

verb past participle of ingrain, meaning to firmly establish something in a person's mind or nature

adjective firmly fixed or established, especially a belief or habit

• The values of honesty and integrity are deeply ingrained in our company culture.
• My mom ingrained in me the importance of saving money from a young age.
• That song is so catchy, it's ingrained in my head now.
• The memories of that day are ingrained in my mind forever.

verb to grant full citizenship to someone of foreign birth

• After living in the country for five years, she finally naturalized as a citizen.
• He's been talking about naturalizing for years, but he still hasn't done it.
• I heard she's finally gonna get naturalized next month.
• The new technology has quickly naturalized itself into our daily routines.

noun a belief or a way of thinking that is accepted as true or correct by a particular group or organization

• The church's teachings are based on strict orthodoxy.
• Some people are very traditional and stick to orthodoxy.
• Orthodoxy is so old-fashioned, let's try something new.
• In literature, breaking from orthodoxy can lead to groundbreaking work.

verb to be the strongest or main element; to have control or influence over others

• In this region, the use of renewable energy sources predominate over traditional fossil fuels.
• The color blue seems to predominate in her wardrobe.
• His favorite team tends to predominate in most matches.
• In her paintings, shades of red predominate, symbolizing passion and intensity.

noun a person who is perceived as prudish or overly concerned with propriety and appearance

• The pearl clutcher was shocked by the scandalous news.
• Did you see that pearl clutcher's reaction to the gossip?
• She's such a pearl clutcher, always getting worked up over nothing.
• The pearl clutcher in the group always brings drama wherever she goes.