Social Sciences Vocabulary

noun the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

adjective having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

• The patient's ambivalence towards starting a new medication was evident during the consultation.
• I can't decide if I want to go to the party or stay home, I'm feeling ambivalent about it.
• I'm so ambivalent about this job offer, I just don't know if it's the right fit for me.
• Her ambivalence towards commitment was like a seesaw, constantly shifting back and forth.

noun the body of citizens in a country or state

• The government's policies aim to benefit the entire citizenry.
• The citizenry is not happy with the new taxes being imposed.
• The citizenry is fed up with the constant traffic in this city.
• The citizenry of ideas in this forum is diverse and engaging.

verb to communicate or exchange information with one another

• In order to effectively work together, the two departments must intercommunicate regularly.
• Let's make sure to intercommunicate about the project details before the meeting.
• Yo, we need to intercommunicate better if we want to get this done on time.
• The different elements of the ecosystem intercommunicate to maintain a delicate balance.

noun the sphere of human thought and consciousness

• The concept of the noosphere was introduced by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in the early 20th century.
• Have you heard about the noosphere theory? It's quite fascinating.
• The noosphere idea is all about the collective consciousness of humanity.
• In the noosphere, ideas and knowledge circulate freely among individuals.

verb to place too much emphasis on something, to exaggerate the importance of something

• It is important not to overemphasize the impact of one study in the field of psychology.
• Don't make such a big deal out of it, you're overemphasizing the situation.
• Stop blowing it out of proportion, you're totally overemphasizing.
• She tends to overemphasize the importance of material possessions in her life.

noun a person who is connected by blood or marriage; a relative

• The company is looking to establish a strong business relation with their new partners.
• I have a good relation with my neighbor, we often help each other out.
• I'm in a complicated relation with my ex, it's hard to move on.
• The relation between hard work and success is undeniable.

noun a person who is between 60 and 69 years old

• The conference was attended by many sexagenarian experts in the field.
• My neighbor, a sexagenarian, loves to go jogging every morning.
• That sexagenarian dude still parties like he's in his twenties.
• The ancient oak tree in the park could be considered a sexagenarian in tree years.

noun a slang term for sibling

• The siblings agreed to set up a sib committee to manage their family business.
• I'm meeting my sib for lunch later today.
• My sib and I are going to catch a movie this weekend.
• The two companies have a sib-like relationship, always collaborating and supporting each other.

noun a symbol or indicator used to represent or signify a person's gender identity

• The gender marker on official documents must match the individual's gender identity.
• Make sure the gender marker on your ID is correct before you go to the airport.
• I had to change my gender marker on my driver's license to match how I identify.
• The way someone presents themselves can be a gender marker for how they want to be perceived.

noun AMAB stands for 'assigned male at birth', referring to individuals who were identified as male when they were born.

adjective In the context of gender identity, AMAB is used as an adjective to describe individuals who were assigned male at birth.

preposition The term AMAB is often used in discussions about gender identity to provide context for an individual's assigned gender at birth.

• Individuals who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) may face unique challenges in society.
• My friend was AMAB but now identifies as non-binary.
• Some people think being AMAB means you have to conform to traditional gender roles.
• The artist's AMAB experience heavily influenced their latest work.

noun a state of being in agreement or acceptance without protest

• The board of directors expressed their acquiescency to the proposed changes in the company's policy.
• She showed her acquiescency by nodding along with the group's decision.
• I can't believe he just went along with it without any acquiescency.
• His acquiescency to her demands was like giving in to a tidal wave of emotions.

noun A suffix forming abstract nouns from adjectives, typically expressing a state or quality.

• The company's policy clearly outlines the importance of transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• She always double-checks her work to make sure there's no inaccuracy.
• I can't believe the audacity of that guy to lie straight to our faces!
• His mastery of the guitar is unparalleled, showcasing his musical fluency and dexterity.