1.Paradoxical (adjective)
Meaning: seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.
synonyms: contradictory, self-contradictory, inconsistent, incongruous, anomalous, conflicting.
Example: It seems paradoxical that a segment of the US population that has historically enjoyed greater power and privilege can also be considered vulnerable. But unexamined assumptions about biological determinism, compounded by cultural ideas about masculinity, have created a situation that places men at risk for worse health outcomes from a surprisingly early age.
2.Maladaptation (noun)
Meaning: the failure to adapt properly to a new situation or environment, A maladaptation is a trait that is (or has become) more harmful than helpful, in contrast with an adaptation, which is more helpful than harmful. All organisms, from bacteria to humans, display maladaptive and adaptive traits.
Example: This maladaptation is reflected in widening gender gaps in educational achievement, with girls outperforming boys not only in the United States but around the world. These gaps persist throughout the educational experience, leading to concerns that boys are not being prepared for success in the modern economy.
3.Chasm (noun)
Meaning: a deep fissure in the earth’s surface.
synonyms: gorge, abyss, canyon, ravine, gully, gulf, pass, defile, couloir, crevasse, cleft, rift, rent.
a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
Example: All of these considerations should occur within a research enterprise that addresses the gender survival chasm as a multifactorial issue that includes biological, psychological and psychobiological issues.
4. Prematurely (adverb)
Meaning: before the due time; ahead of time.
synonyms: too soon, too early, before the usual time, ahead of time, before one’s time;
Example: To ensure that our fathers, brothers, sons and friends stop dying prematurely, we need to fundamentally rethink what being a “man” is all about.
5. Cult (noun)
Meaning: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object., a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society.
synonyms: craze, fashion, fad, vogue; informalthing
Example: Wrestling, has always had a large cult following despite its damaging stereotypes, “fake” violence and hyper-masculinity. As an antithesis, GLOW follows the true story of a women-only promotion in the US that enjoyed huge popularity in the 80s. The stars are unlikely newcomers to the sport, forming rivalries and friendships through complex and strong characters.