Lesson 15 - Social Inequality Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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amend
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v. To change for the better
The residents voted to amend their neighborhood policy on fences.
amendment n.
2
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biased
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adj. Leaning unfairly in one direction
Her newspaper article was criticized for being heavily biased toward the mayor’s proposal.
bias n.
3
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burden
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n. Something that is carried; a source of stress or worry
& v.
The donkey walked slowly under the burden of its heavy load.
The failing company faced the burden of bad debts and a poor reputation.
4
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counter
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v. To act in opposition to; to offer in response
& n. & adj.
The hockey player countered the punch with a smashing blow from his hockey stick.
Jane countered every accusation with a specific example of her achievements.
