Social Science Vocabulary

A method of cooking food over an open flame or grill; a social gathering at which such food is serve...

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

To express sorrow, regret, or disapproval about something.

Having or showing prejudice in favor of one side; unbalanced.

An unclear or distorted perception of something; to make something unclear.

Rough and bad-mannered; lacking sensitivity or courtesy.

Relating to the middle class, often with connotations of conventional attitudes or materialism.

The organ of the central nervous system that controls thought, memory, emotion, and body functions. ...

To intimidate or overwhelm through fierce or stern behavior.

Savage or violent behavior, especially involving physical abuse or cruelty.

Ridiculous or clownish behavior intended to amuse.

The process of combustion; intense heat or a sensation of heat, often associated with emotion or urg...

An official in an institution, especially a school, responsible for managing funds and financial mat...

a system for organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes; a chart ...

A sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior; a whimsical impulse.

Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior; impulsive and erratic.

To take someone or something by force or to record or express something accurately.

A social class held permanently and determined by birth, especially in traditional Indian society.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; also refers to an...

A class or division of people or things based on shared characteristics.

An official count or survey of a population, often recording various details about individuals.

A small place of worship, often part of a larger institution such as a church, school, or hospital.

A person, often an adult, who accompanies and supervises younger people, especially on social outing...

To describe the features or qualities of someone or something.

Moderately cold; also used figuratively to describe unfriendly behavior.

Polite, kind, and honorable in behavior, especially toward women; courteous and gallant.

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code; courteous behavior, especia...

Relating to ordinary citizens or the state; polite and courteous in behavior.

Polite behavior and respect in interactions with others.

An advanced stage of human society with complex institutions, culture, and laws.

A group of closely related people or families, often sharing a common ancestor or cultural identity.

The quality of being clear, understandable, or transparent in thought, expression, or perception.

Influence or power, especially in political or social contexts.

To grow together or into one body, mass, or community.

To exist together or at the same time, often peacefully despite differences.

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Frequent or ordinary; not unusual.

A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.

Intended to recompense or counterbalance a loss, deficiency, or disadvantage.

An attitude of superiority or patronizing behavior toward others.

To seize property or items by authority, typically as a penalty or for violating rules.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws, or behavior according to socially acceptable conventions.

Friendly and pleasant, or suited to one's spirit or nature.

An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's intentions and behavior.

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings; the awareness of one's own existence, thou...

A political or social philosophy that emphasizes tradition, stability, and established institutions.

The quality of being uniform or dependable in character or behavior.

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Worthy of scorn or disdain; despicable.

A continuous sequence or whole in which adjacent elements are not distinctly different.

A disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and involving opposing viewpoints.

Capable of destroying materials by chemical action; also describes sharply critical or harmful behav...

Dishonest or fraudulent behavior, especially by people in power; the state of being decayed or deter...

Pertaining to a society composed of people from many parts of the world; worldly in outlook.

The professional guidance of individuals through discussion of personal, psychological, or emotional...

A person trained to give advice or guidance on personal, psychological, or educational matters.

Polite behavior or a respectful act shown towards others.

Wildly excited, irrational, or foolish; also used informally to express strong emotion.

A religious or social group with unorthodox beliefs, often centered around a charismatic leader.

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other so...