Meme Article Vocabulary

capitalise on sth

to use a situation to your own advantage

misogynist

someone who hates women

phrasal verb

A verb made up of a verb + preposition example: to pick up, to get by

scroll

to move content up and down on a screen

vaguely

not clear

pay/take heed to

to pay or give careful attention

unwittingly

without knowing / by accident

obnoxious

very unpleasant, offensive (person)

infamy

being well known for some bad quality or deed

eureka moment

a moment at which a person realizes or solves something

reclaim

to take back

to be in the spotlight

to get a lot of public/media attention

stand in

take someone's place

come out with

say something suddenly, usually something that surprises or shocks people

pour in

come very quickly and in large numbers

shrug off

to treat sth as if it is not important

open up to sb

to talk about what you feel and think

brush off

ignore, pay little attention

bottle up

not express your feelings

to get at

to suggest

ascribe

(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

rivalry

competition between people/groups to win

affiliation

connecting, association

implication

the act of suggesting or hinting for the future

proficient

skilled at; highly knowledgeable of

Openness

willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences

zest

great enthusiasm and energy

perseverance

continued efforts in spite of difficulties

prudence

wisdom, being careful, making careful decisions

neuter

removal of the reproductive organs

preserve

To save; to keep from harm; to protect