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What does it mean to 'cherry-pick'?
What does it mean to 'cherry-pick'?
What is an 'influx' of immigrants?
What is an 'influx' of immigrants?
What does 'indiscriminate' mean?
What does 'indiscriminate' mean?
Who are the 'rank-and-file' members of an organization?
Who are the 'rank-and-file' members of an organization?
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What does it mean to 'sidestep' a question?
What does it mean to 'sidestep' a question?
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What does 'take your life and run with it' mean?
What does 'take your life and run with it' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Building
- Cherry-pick: selecting only the best people or things from a group, leaving the less desirable ones behind.
- Influx: a large number of people or things arriving at the same time, often causing a significant impact.
- Indiscriminate: lacking careful choice or planning, which can lead to harm or negative consequences.
Social Hierarchy
- Rank-and-file: ordinary workers or members of an organization, excluding leaders or those in positions of authority.
Social Issues
- Dregs of society: the lowest and most undesirable members of a community.
- Humanitarian: involved in improving people's lives and reducing suffering, often through charitable or philanthropic efforts.
Evasive Tactics
- Sidestep: to avoid talking about a subject or issue by changing the topic or diverting attention.
- Duck the question: to avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation, often by ignoring or deflecting it.
Immigration and Employment
- Illegal immigrants pose threats and challenges, often due to their undocumented status.
- Saturated job market: a market where there are too many job seekers and not enough available positions, leading to competition and scarcity.
Idioms and Expressions
- Take your life and run with it: to take control of your life and make the most of it, often in a positive or empowered way.
- Harvest season: a period of time when crops are gathered, often used metaphorically to describe a time of abundance or prosperity.
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Test your understanding of vocabulary related to immigration, including cherry-pick, influx, indiscriminate, and rank-and-file. Identify the correct definitions and usage of these words in context.
