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In what context would the term 'assimilate' be most appropriately used?

  • Describing the process of learning a new mathematical concept.
  • Referring to how an immigrant integrates into a new society. (correct)
  • Explaining how a plant absorbs nutrients from the soil.
  • Illustrating how a company merges with another.

Which scenario best exemplifies the formation of a 'Creole' language?

  • A language strictly used for religious ceremonies and rituals.
  • A language created intentionally for use in international diplomacy.
  • A mother tongue evolving from the blending of two languages during early contact. (correct)
  • A language developed in isolation, unaffected by external influences.

Which of the following situations best demonstrates 'biculturalism'?

  • Someone who can comfortably navigate and embrace both their ancestral culture and their current society's culture. (correct)
  • A tourist who visits many countries but does not engage with the local populations.
  • An individual who fluently speaks multiple languages but only identifies with one culture.
  • A person who exclusively practices the traditions of their heritage, ignoring the culture around them.

In what context is the term 'Kreyol' most accurately applied?

<p>A French-based creole language spoken in Haiti and its diaspora. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions exemplifies 'embracing' a new concept in a work?

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Which of these actions demonstrates a person trying to 'capitalize' in a business deal?

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Which of the following scenarios illustrates a situation where someone is considered 'eligible'?

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Which of the following situations would most likely lead to a state of 'unrest'?

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What does it mean for a decision reached to be 'definitive'?

<p>The decision has been reached decisively and with authority, marking its conclusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is considered 'integral' to successful project completion?

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Flashcards

Assimilate

To take in information, ideas, or culture and understand fully.

Creole

A mother tongue that formed from the contact of two languages through an earlier stage.

Kreyol

A French-based creole language spoken by millions in Haiti and its diaspora; one of Haiti's two official languages, alongside French.

Biculturalism

An individual's ability to identify with and function competently in two different cultures.

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Embrace

To take in or include something as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole.

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Capitalize

To take the chance to gain advantage from something.

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Eligible

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

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Unrest

A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations.

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Definitive

Of a conclusion or agreement done or reached decisively and with authority.

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Integral

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

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Study Notes

  • Assimilate means to take in information, ideas, or culture and fully understand it.
  • Creole refers to a mother tongue that evolved from the contact of two languages at an early developmental stage.
  • Kreyol is a French-based creole language used by millions in Haiti and its diaspora.
  • Kreyol is one of Haiti's two official languages, along with French.
  • Biculturalism is when a person can identify with and function in two different cultures.
  • These cultures are often their heritage culture and the culture of their current country or region.
  • Embrace means incorporating something as a part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole.
  • Capitalize is to take the chance to gain advantage from something.
  • Eligible means having the right to do or obtain something while meeting the necessary conditions.
  • Unrest is a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation within a group, often involving public demonstrations.
  • Definitive describes a conclusion or agreement that's done or reached decisively and with authority.
  • Integral means necessary to make a whole complete, and is essential or fundamental.

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