VOA慢速英语:US State Lawmakers Debate Teaching Consent to Students

consent - n. permission for something to happen or be done

domestic violence - n. physical harm done to a member of a family or household by another member of the same family or household

diversity - n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

abstinence - n. the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable

curriculum - n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.

harass - v. to make unwanted sexual comments

grope - v. to touch (someone) in an unwanted and unexpected sexual way

cope - v. to deal with problems and difficult situations and try to come up with solutions

derail - v. to reduce or delay the chances for success or development

uncomfortable - adj. causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy

relevance - n. the quality or state of being closely connected to a subject