Words from the

Syllabus rubric:


Acceptance
Assumptions
Barriers
Challenge
Connections
Constructed
Contexts
Enrich
Identity
Perceptions
Perspectives
Potential
Relationships
Representa-
tions
Understanding
Vary
Synonyms for
belonging
(nouns):

Conformity
(negative conno-
tations)
Harmony
Inclusion
Security
Solidarity
Unity

Antonyms for be-
longing (nouns):
Alienation
Division
Exclusion
Isolation
Loneliness
Separation
Synonyms for
belonging
(nouns):

Accord
Allegiance
Association
Attachment
Cohesion
Companionship
Devotion
Fellowship
Fellow feeling
Kinship
Loyalty
Morale
Refuge
Similitude
Stability
Synchronisation
Sympathy
Union

Antonyms for be-
longing (nouns):


Anxiety
Conflict
Discontentment
Dislocation
Displacement
Insecurity
Opposition
Resistance
Seclusion
Segregation
Solitary status
Withdrawal

Belonging re-
lated words
(nouns):

Affiliation
Affinity
Allegiance
Alliance
Camaraderie
Concord
Duty
Devotion
Enclosure
Esprit de
corps
Fealty
Fidelity
Fraternity
Homogenous
Loyalty
Rapport
Unanimity
Words related to
antonyms for be-
longing (nouns):

Aggression
Animosity
Antagonism
Antipathy
Disaffection
Disarray
Discord
Elimination
Enmity
Estrangement
Hostility
Remoteness
Rupture

RED LIGHT You HAVE to know these words
and what they mean
AMBER LIGHT You SHOULD know these words
and what they mean
GREEN LIGHT Its GOOD for you to know
these words
Key vocabulary to use in your study of belonging
Look at the list of words related to belonging. The Red light words are important to know to write well on belonging. Amber light words are reasonably im-
portant. Green light words are good to know to enhance your response. Look up and learn any words that you are unfamiliar with. You may want to make
the commitment to learning two new words a day.
HSC English (ESL): Language study within an Area of Study Introduction