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The map ___s my belief that just before the lake, the highway ___s into two roads.
The map ___s my belief that just before the lake, the highway ___s into two roads.
corroborate-diverge
What does Rocky's conscience waking up signify after his involvement in a gang?
What does Rocky's conscience waking up signify after his involvement in a gang?
His conscience must have been inactive (dormant) before realizing he didn't want to engage in illegal (illicit) activities.
When the movers tried to ___ our piano to a second-floor window, a cable broke.
When the movers tried to ___ our piano to a second-floor window, a cable broke.
hoist
What was the consequence after the retirement community was built in Morristown?
What was the consequence after the retirement community was built in Morristown?
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Employees were ordered to disseminate information about the fire at the factory.
Employees were ordered to disseminate information about the fire at the factory.
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Scaring off the stockholders could cause ___ bankruptcy.
Scaring off the stockholders could cause ___ bankruptcy.
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Study Notes
Card 1: Map and Belief
- A map can provide proof to support beliefs or claims.
- The term "corroborate" is associated with verifying or confirming beliefs.
- "Diverge" indicates the highway splits into two separate roads heading in opposite directions.
- Clue provided: "go off in opposite directions" suggests divergence.
Card 2: Conscience and Gangs
- Rocky experienced a moral awakening, moving away from gang involvement.
- A "dormant" conscience implies inactivity or lack of awareness about one's actions.
- "Illicit" activities are unlawful or prohibited, often associated with gang behaviors.
- Clue word: "woke up" indicates a realization of wrongdoing.
Card 3: Piano Incident
- Movers attempting to lift a piano faced an accident with a broken cable.
- "Hoisting" refers to lifting, especially to an elevated position, like a second-floor window.
- The decision to sue the moving company is described as "irrevocable," meaning it cannot be undone.
- Context: The crash of the piano to the sidewalk was deemed unintentional or inadvertent.
Card 4: Rise of Con Artists
- The establishment of a retirement community led to an increase in con artists targeting residents.
- "Proliferation" refers to a rapid growth or increase in something, especially negative in this context.
- A "charlatan" is a fraudulent individual claiming to have special knowledge, often selling unreliable cures.
- Clue: "miracle" cures signify deceitful promises made by con artists.
Card 5: Company Secrecy
- Employees received strict orders to avoid sharing information about a factory fire.
- "Disseminate" means to spread or distribute information widely, which the company wanted to prevent.
- The potential for stockholders to be scared away could "precipitate" bankruptcy, highlighting the gravity of company stability.
- Context: Information leaks could lead to adverse financial consequences, emphasizing the importance of information control.
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Test your understanding of vocabulary and context with these flashcards from Sentence Check 2, Unit 5. Focus on the meanings of words like 'corroborate' and 'diverge' while analyzing their usage in sentences. Perfect for reinforcing language skills and expanding your vocabulary.
