| A | B |
|---|
| elders | people who are older than you are [in this case, it refers to one’s parents and grandparents] |
| to talk back | to talk in a disrespectful way to a person of authority, such as a parent or teacher |
| closed-minded | unwilling and unable to accept new ideas or opinions |
| conservative | not liking or trusting change, especially sudden change |
| conventional | acting in ways that are usual and socially acceptable |
| intolerant | disapproving or refusing to accept ideas that are different from one’s own |
| liberal | respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs |
| apparent | clear, easy to see |
| obvious | easy to recognize or understand |
| a shame | a disappointment |
