Topic: The Bystander Effect
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
bystander/onlooker: (n.) a person present but not taking part in an event
confederate: (n.) a person who takes part in an experiment, research, training, or similar activities, pretending to be an ordinary participant but is actually secretly working with those conducting the activity
cite: (v.) mention as an example
diffusion: (n.) the spread of something in a way that makes it weaker or less concentrated
intervene: (v.) take an action to stop or change a situation involving others
quarrel: (n.) a heated argument, especially for something trivial.
Part2: Video
Vocabulary:
thoroughfare: (n.) a main road of a town
raise an eyebrow: (idiom) find weird or strange and show disapproval or skepticism / distressing: (adj.) causing anxiety or stress
exert pressure: (v.) put pressure
conform to the rule: (phrase) act according to the rule
bloke: (British slang) (n.) a man (similar to “dude”)
be absorbed in (something): (adj.) be focused on or completely dedicated to a task
be a good Samaritan: (idiom) a person who goes out of their way to perform acts of kindness to others, especially strangers.