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What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?
What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?
What does the phrase 'to keep a stiff upper lip' imply?
What does the phrase 'to keep a stiff upper lip' imply?
How are bigots portrayed in media discussions?
How are bigots portrayed in media discussions?
What does 'loath' mean in the context provided?
What does 'loath' mean in the context provided?
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What does it mean to 'solicit' in the context provided?
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What does 'advocate' mean in this context?
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What does it mean to 'get cold feet'?
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How are civic-minded organizations perceived in response to controversial media guests?
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What was the nature of the threat that citizens were facing in the Kentucky Mountain communities?
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How did Albert Schweitzer's role as a jungle doctor impact his experience?
How did Albert Schweitzer's role as a jungle doctor impact his experience?
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What does the term 'malignant' refer to in the context of a medical condition?
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What does the expression 'to swap horses in midstream' imply?
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What was the reason attributed to Mullen's absence from the ring?
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What did the term 'red herring' signify in the context provided?
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What was Mr. Dorsey's approach to the cheating issue in school?
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What does the term 'flagrant' in the context of parking violations imply?
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What was the primary challenge Dr. Dully faced upon returning to LA after his lecture tour?
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What characterizes the secretary's demeanor when the delegates were kept waiting?
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Which statement correctly describes the term 'culprit'?
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The phrase 'under duress' refers to which of the following?
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Which term best describes someone who is narrow-minded or prejudiced?
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What does 'cool one's heels' mean in the context provided?
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What does 'egregious' mean in the context of an error?
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What was one of the medical issues Dr. Dully was trying to combat?
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Which of the following best defines 'duplicity'?
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What reflects a situation where a cause or situation has far-reaching effects?
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What does 'acrid' suggest about a person's comments?
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How did the characters react to the adverse reviews they received?
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What is meant by the term 'lionized'?
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What term describes actions taken under threats, aimed at obtaining money?
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What does it mean to 'construe' someone's actions?
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Which of these best describes 'pernicious' effects?
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Which term describes a person who organizes cultural events?
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What does the word 'feasible' indicate?
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What is the implication of the phrase 'pass the buck'?
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What was the initial action taken by the school against the boys for their appearance?
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What does it mean for something to be 'consternation'?
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Which group intervened with a court order on behalf of the boys?
Which group intervened with a court order on behalf of the boys?
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What did the phrase 'one swallow does not make a summer' imply in the context of the boys' case?
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How did public opinion shift regarding the boys' situation?
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What was the principal's next action after the school board's ruling?
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What was the eventual outcome for the boys when they returned to school?
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What does 'exacerbate' mean as used in the content?
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What is suggested by the phrase 'bitter pill to swallow' in the context of the principal's experience?
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Which word best describes the atmosphere of the Senate chamber as mentioned?
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What was the principal accused of once public opinion turned against him?
What was the principal accused of once public opinion turned against him?
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What significant event is described as an 'ascend' in the text?
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What does 'indigent' refer to in the context of the content?
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What was the role of the FBI in the context provided?
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What is the primary concern regarding the new pill that claims to replace the pleasures of eating?
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What does 'planned obsolescence' refer to in the context given?
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Which term is synonymous with 'laudable' as used in the context?
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What was Ed Green's reaction to the invention proposed by Vern and the narrator?
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What does 'quell' mean in the context of the described police action?
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In which situation is the term 'perverse' used correctly?
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What does 'chagrin' refer to in this context?
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What does the term 'fiasco' indicate in the context provided?
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How is 'jurisdiction' defined based on the context?
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How is 'implacable' characterized in the context of the detective?
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What might a 'skirmish' refer to in a more general context?
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What is suggested about the children in Shakespeare's plays as per the description of 'precocious'?
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Which word best describes the idea of a 'celebra' as discussed?
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What is the impression given about the affluent store owner's attitude towards competition?
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Flashcards
Admonish
Admonish
To warn, to reprove, to scold.
Elicit
Elicit
To extract information from a person.
Tolerate
Tolerate
To endure hardship.
Construe
Construe
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Impunity
Impunity
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Discern
Discern
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Sally
Sally
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Consternation
Consternation
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I'm from Missouri
I'm from Missouri
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Pernicious
Pernicious
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Inexorable
Inexorable
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Distraught
Distraught
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Duplicity
Duplicity
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Acrimonious
Acrimonious
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Egregious
Egregious
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Precocious
Precocious
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Perfunctory
Perfunctory
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Chagrin
Chagrin
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Perverse
Perverse
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Deride
Deride
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Red Letter Day
Red Letter Day
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Disparage
Disparage
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Laudable
Laudable
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Fiasco
Fiasco
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Masticate
Masticate
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Let sleeping dogs lie
Let sleeping dogs lie
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Quell
Quell
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Confidant
Confidant
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Obsolescence
Obsolescence
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Dubious
Dubious
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Harass
Harass
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Monolithic
Monolithic
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Arbitrary
Arbitrary
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Indigent
Indigent
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Cause celebre
Cause celebre
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Sty
Sty
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Effigy
Effigy
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Flout
Flout
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Cognizant
Cognizant
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Bitter pill to swallow
Bitter pill to swallow
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Terminate
Terminate
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Forthwith
Forthwith
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Exacerbate
Exacerbate
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Revert
Revert
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Oust
Oust
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Besieged
Besieged
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Running up the white flag
Running up the white flag
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Withdraw from the fray
Withdraw from the fray
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Privation
Privation
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Stool pigeon
Stool pigeon
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Sinister
Sinister
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Swap horses in midstream
Swap horses in midstream
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Active Communist
Active Communist
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Harbinger
Harbinger
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Malignant
Malignant
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To cool one's heels
To cool one's heels
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Red herring
Red herring
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Excruciating slowness
Excruciating slowness
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Respit
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Blatant
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Spew
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Bigot
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Advocate
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Loath
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Astute
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Keep a stiff upper lip
Keep a stiff upper lip
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Have cold feet
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Study Notes
Key Concepts and Vocabulary
- Alcoholic frenzy: A period of intense intoxication, often characterized by erratic behavior.
- Rampant: Widespread and uncontrolled.
- Sickness: Illness.
- Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.
- Moral philosophy: The study of moral principles or values.
- Special management committee: A committee tasked with overseeing specific business aspects.
- Business ethics: Principles and standards that guide ethical conduct in the workplace.
- Concur: To agree.
- Clandestine: Secret; performed in a clandestine manner.
- Spies: Individuals engaged in clandestine activities, typically involving secret information gathering.
- FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Stock and trade: A person's profession or the means by which they make money.
- Cheating: Deliberate dishonesty or deception.
- Inan: Foolish; absurd.
- Code of ethics: A set of ethical principles.
- Proctor: A person who supervises an examination to ensure that cheating does not occur.
- Flagrant: Outrageous; glaringly bad.
- Violation: A breach of a rule or law.
- Admonish: To warn or reprove.
- Duress: Compulsion or coercion.
- Confession: An admission of guilt.
- Culprit: The guilty person.
- Inexorable: Unstoppable; unrelenting.
- Television sleuths: Individuals portrayed on television as detectives.
- Law breakers: Individuals who violate the law.
- Take down a peg: To humiliate or lower someone's status.
- Alumni: Former students of an institution.
- Basketball team: A sports team that plays basketball.
- Bulletins: Official announcements or notices.
- Egregious: Remarkably bad.
- Error: A mistake.
- Distraught: Mentally confused or agitated.
- Harassed: Subject to unwelcome pressure or criticism.
- Duplicity: Cunning trickery; dishonesty.
- Double dealing: Deceitful behavior.
- Acrimonious: Bitter; caustic.
- Comments: Remarks or opinions.
- Restraint: Control or moderation.
- To pity: to feel sorrow or compassion for.
- Scarcity: A lack of something.
- Shortage: A deficiency of something.
- Pass the buck: To shift responsibility to another.
- Star player: An important player on a sports team.
- Cheating scandal: A controversy involving cheating.
- Midterm exam: An exam given during the middle of a semester.
- Football captain: The leading player on a football team.
- City championship: The most prestigious championship award for a city.
- Overlook: To disregard or ignore.
- Plethora: A large number or abundance.
- Moral guidance: Instruction on ethical principles and values.
- Elicit: To draw forth or extract.
- Sleepy class: A class where students are lethargic or unfocused.
- Perforctory: Done without caring or attention.
- Superficial: Lacking depth or substance.
- Chagrin: Feeling of disappointment or humiliation.
- Taxpayers: Individuals who pay taxes.
- Impunity: Freedom from punishment.
- Lionize: To treat as a celebrity or idol.
- Eminent scientist: A famous or respected scientist.
- Nutritive value: The nutritional value of food.
- Vitamins and minerals: Essential nutrients for health.
- Feeling of fullness: A sensation of satiety.
- Disparage: To belittle or discredit.
- Laudible: Praiseworthy.
- Objectionable: Causing disapproval or opposition.
- Blunder: A serious mistake.
- Scientific disaster: A catastrophic scientific error or event.
- Laboratory fiasco: A significant failure in a laboratory setting.
- Masticate: To chew.
- Quell: To extinguish or suppress.
- Riot: A violent public disturbance.
- Tear gas: A substance used to subdue a crowd.
- Valuable initiative: A valuable or significant action.
- Confidant: A trusted friend or advisor.
- Obsolescence: The process of becoming outdated or obsolete.
- Insult: An offensive or disrespectful remark.
- Duped: Deceived.
- Dubious: Doubtful.
- Thumbs down: A gesture indicating disapproval.
- Implacable: Unchangeable.
- Paroxysm: A sudden outburst of emotion.
- Reprehensible: Deserving blame or punishment.
- Jurisdiction: Authority or power.
- Skirmish: A small fight or encounter.
- Cause célèbre: A well-known or highly publicized case.
- Haircut dilemma: Controversial argument over a style or type of haircut.
- Harass: To trouble or torment.
- Monolithic: Huge; solid.
- Arbitrary: Based on whim or personal judgment.
- Indigent: Poor; needy.
- Accosted: Approached or confronted.
- Elegant restaurant: A fancy or classy restaurant.
- Fry/fight: A term used for a dispute.
- Patch up: To resolve a conflict.
- One swallow does not make a summer: Don't jump to conclusions based on limited evidence.
- Troublesome topic: A difficult subject.
- Wayward lads: Disobedient young men.
- Public opinion: The collective beliefs and attitudes of the public.
- Nightmarish: Very frightening.
- Hanged in effigy: A figure of a person who was disliked or hated is hung in punishment.
- Cartoon: A humorous animation.
- Villainous: Marked by cruelty or wickedness.
- Swipe: A sudden hostile attack.
- Innocent samsons: Two innocent and righteous people.
- Flout: To show contempt for.
- Impunity: Freedom from punishment.
- Authority: The power to direct or control.
- School board: A group of people who oversee a school.
- Compromise: A resolution that satisfies all involved parties.
- Turbulent situation: A chaotic event.
- Terminate: To end.
- Incongruous: Inconsistent or inappropriate
- Employment: The state of having a job.
- Exacerbate: To irritate or worsen.
- Revert: To return
- Oust: To drive out.
- Alacrity: Promptness; speed.
- Disorderly patrons: Clients who create disruption.
- Axe to grind: A selfish motive or reason for an action.
- Happy ending: A successful or positive resolution to a story.
- Executive session: A closed meeting.
- Learning process: The way students acquire new information.
- Bar: To exclude or prevent from doing something.
- Mini skirt: A short skirt.
- Emaciated: Abnormally thin; wasted away.
- Warsaw Ghetto: A district in Warsaw during World War II.
- Nazis: Members of the Nazi party during World War II.
- Skirmishes: Small-scale battles or clashes.
- Heavy players: Important athletes on sports team.
- Tranquil: Peaceful or quiet.
- Sanctuary: A place of shelter or protection.
- Violation: Disrespecting a sacred or safe place.
- The Princes: Those who are in a position of authority.
- Ascend: To rise or climb.
- Sour grapes: To express dissatisfaction or resentment that is not based on reality.
- Principal's honor roll: A recognition for students who maintain high academic achievement, often used by school authority.
- Distinguished himself: Showed respect and admiration for excellence.
- Vietnam refugees: People fleeing Vietnam.
- Northern Communist Vietnamese forces: Forces from North Vietnam.
- Southward: A direction, that is southward.
- Lieutenant: A junior military officer.
- Naval hospital: A hospital in the navy.
- Yosa Japan: A small town in Japan
- Refugees to sanctuary: Places for people to find shelter amid a crisis.
- Saigon: Location, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, located in Southern Vietnam.
- Career: One's profession.
- Malnutrition: A bad diet.
- Afflict: To distress or trouble.
- Citizens of several Kentucky Mountain communities: People living in several localities within Kentucky.
- Worst poverty: A very great disadvantage of financial wellbeing.
- Besiege: To surround and attack.
- Running up a white flag: To surrender.
- Indicated: To show something explicitly.
- Privation: Lack of basic necessities.
- Jungle doctor: A doctor working in a jungle habitat.
- Sinister: Evil and harmful.
- Plot: A secret plan.
- Swapping horses in Midstream: Changing one's mind or shifting actions in a dramatic moment.
- Voting: An action for giving approval to a person or idea.
- Candidacy/candidate: The act of running for an election position.
- Shelter: Providing help and support.
- Poor Vietnamese: People living in poverty in Vietnam.
- Powerful Vietnam forces: Military forces in Vietnam with considerable strength.
- Ubiquitous: Present in many places at the same time.
- Referee: An impartial person, typically in sports, to oversee the process.
- Remote corner: A relatively hidden or out-of-sight spot.
- Dining room: A part of a building in which mealtime or dining occurs.
- Thwart: To prevent someone from achieving something.
- Voracious: Having a huge appetite.
- Harbinger: Any sign or indication.
- Malignant: Maleficent.
- Tumor: An abnormal tissue growth.
- Cool one's heels: To wait for an extended period of time.
- Delegates: People given the authority or chance to represent others in an occasion.
- Outer office: An office that is outside and typically more informal and separated than others.
- Geneva agreement: Agreements and treaties between countries.
- Military personnel: Military personnel serving and employed by the army or navy.
- Mobile Medical unit: A unit consisting of medical resources and experts to serve the needy.
- Civilian: A non-military person.
- Traditional enemies: Person or group who is traditionally an opponent against another.
- Disease: Sickness and ailments.
- Dirt: Soil or other contaminating materials.
- Ignorance: Lack of knowledge.
- Starvation: Lack of food or nutrition.
- Communism: A political system which is structured to be operated and controlled by individuals of the same socioeconomic class, for instance, laborers.
- Malignant cancer: A dangerous form of cancer.
- Minute hand: A timekeeping mechanism in clocks or watches to indicate time.
- Inching its way: Very slowly moving.
- Interval of relief: A pause from an unpleasant or hostile situation.
- Insurance salesman: Sales agent working within the area of insurance.
- Red herring: A misleading clue.
- War record: One's or a soldier's experience engaging in warfare.
- CFT Promises: Contracts or promises held by countries or states.
- Ecruciating, agonizing, torturing: Phrases indicating a great amount of pain.
- Besieged by debts: Having a large accumulation of financial trouble.
- Bankruptcy: A state in which financial dealings are failed.
- Corporation: A large, often multi-national company.
- Subsequent, subsequent to: Following subsequently
- Medical organization: A medical institution providing resources to those in need.
- Impressario: An organizer or presenter of cultural series.
- Extortion: Getting money through threats or intimidation.
- Adverse: Unfavorable or harmful.
- Asset: A valuable item or possession.
- President Obama: The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.
- Texting: A form of digital communication.
- Bigot: Someone who has prejudice.
- Sanctuary: A safe haven.
- Spill the beans: Reveal a secret.
- Felon: A criminal.
- Retticent: Someone who is shy or hesitant.
- Circus impressario: A person who organizes or manages a circus.
- Manuscript: A handwritten document.
- Public figure: A well-known or prominent individual.
- Limelight: Being the center of attention, typically in the public eye.
- Adverse criticism: Negative comments.
- Publicity: Promotion or attention received through media.
- Rabel rousers: Individuals who stir up public commotion.
- Bigots: prejudiced people; prejudice.
- Sensationalism: Emphasizing shocking or exciting aspects of news stories.
- Controversial characters: People who are the subject of disagreement or debate.
- Disagreeably loud: Unpleasantly loud.
- Showy: Extravagant or conspicuous.
- Discourtesy: Rude or impolite behavior.
- Bereaved family: A family that has experienced loss.
- Entourage: A group of attendants or followers.
- Bodyguards: Individuals who protect or escort others.
- Tranquil: Peaceful.
- Virulent: Extremely harmful.
- Plague: A widespread infectious disease.
- Venom: Poison.
- Malice: Ill will.
- Spew: To discharge forcefully.
- Keep a stiff upper lip: To be courageous.
- Bombing: Act of using bombs.
- Bigots: prejudiced people; prejudice.
- Lunatic fringe: A group of people who hold extremist views or beliefs.
- Hate Monger: Someone who promotes hatred or prejudice.
- Newsworthy: Worthy of being reported in the media.
- Loath: Reluctant or unwilling.
- Solicit: To seek or beg for.
- Funds / fundraising: Financial contributions.
- Indigent families: Financially disadvantaged families.
- Autistic: A term designating a form of developmental disability.
- Adverse features: Negative characteristics.
- Mortgage: A loan to buy a home.
- Advocate: To support.
- General: In this context, a military commander.
- Bombings: Actions of using bombs.
- Ineffective: Not producing the desired result.
- Director: Person responsible for directing and managing a project.
- Cold feet: Hesitation or fear about something.
- Coping mechanism / strategy: Strategies to effectively deal with adversity.
- Freedom of speech: The right to express one's opinions openly.
Topic: Specific Events
- Frequent problems: Cheating incidents are pervasive, spanning various activities like schoolwork, sports, and potentially employment.
- Enforcement issues: Measures to address the cheating problem (e.g., warnings, disciplinary action, and investigation) are often challenging and met with evasion or resistance from individuals.
- Social ramifications: These incidents create controversy, tensions, and reputational damage, affecting institutions and individuals.
- Political context: Similar instances and themes of conflict can be viewed on a larger scale (e.g., international relations, propaganda).
- Individual responses: Individuals respond to issues through various strategies – from being resolute in pursuing justice to shifting or denying responsibility.
Topic: Situations and Relationships
- Relationships: Relationships between individuals are characterized by collaboration, conflict, and an interplay of trust and deceit.
- Role dynamics: Various roles, relationships, and duties of individuals in communities/institutions are explored.
- Ethical dilemmas: Individuals are often confronted with ethical dilemmas of right and wrong.
- Social issues: Social issues in different environments are depicted and examined, including challenges created by public health concerns, conflict, and poverty.
- Responses under pressure: Individuals' responses to pressure and duress are scrutinized, in both personal contexts (e.g., emotional or financial pressure) and in professional settings (e.g., conflict, leadership).
Topic: People and Their Actions
- Historical figures: People and ideas of historical significance (e.g., politicians, reformers) are highlighted as figures with relevant ideas and experiences.
- Decisions: Critical decisions taken by individuals or groups, and the circumstances surrounding them are analyzed in terms of their impact, causes or consequences.
- Motivation: The motivations of certain individuals or groups are addressed.
- Actions: The actions carried out by people can be analyzed in light of their consequences and their causes.
Topic: Describing Qualities and Actions
- Actions and qualities: Qualities like diligence, determination, resoluteness, perseverance and their associated traits are highlighted.
- Examples: Examples provide a detailed description for better analysis of situations.
- Consequences: Outcomes, intended or unintended, of actions or events are considered as well.
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