GATHERING
/ˈgæð ər ɪŋ/ [GATH -er-ing] (n.)
– an event where people get together
Example: I only see my aunts and uncles during family gatherings.
Additional info: Gathering may also mean a meeting or assembly.
INAPPROPRIATE
/ˌɪn əˈproʊ pri ɪt/ [in-uh-PROH-pree-it] (adj.)
– referring to something that is not suitable
Example: People thought it was inappropriate for her to be texting during the meeting.
Additional info: The opposite of inappropriate is fitting or proper.
REFRAIN
/rɪˈfreɪn/ [ri-FREYN] (v.)
– to hold back from doing something
Example: He refrained himself from answering the phone.
Additional info: In a song or poem, a refrain (n.) means a part that is supposed to be repeated.
PARTICIPATE
/pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt/ [pahr-TIS-uh-peyt] (v.)
– to get involved in something
Example: The man wanted to participate in the discussion.
Additional info: Participate may also mean to join in.
SOCIALIZATION
/ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz/ [SOH-shuh-lahyz] (v.)
– to interact with other people
Example: Henry’s mother took his phone so he could socialize with his family.
Additional info: Socialize may also mean to go out and party or meet people.
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