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(50 cards)
What does carework involve?
Activities that involve taking care of someone or something.
Who is a maid/butler?
A person who takes care of a house.
What is palliative care?
Taking care of people with serious illnesses.
What does the term pervasive mean?
Present or noticeable in every part.
What is an uptick?
A small increase.
Define burden (noun).
A heavy responsibility.
Define burden (verb).
To put away something on someone.
What is tenure?
The right to remain permanently in a job.
What is a call for papers?
An invitation to submit their work.
What does nepotism refer to?
The practice of favoring relatives, especially by giving them jobs.
What is banter?
To speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner.
What is a catchphrase?
A well-known frequently used phrase, especially one associated with a particular group.
What does it mean to serve in politics?
To work for or do one’s duty to a community or organization.
What does it mean when a president is officially inaugurated?
Toma o protesta.
Define assets.
Useful or valuable things, persons, or qualities.
What is a liability?
Being responsible for something.
What is a spinster?
An unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.
What is a confirmed bachelor?
A man who has never married and is thought unlikely ever to marry.
What does wholesome mean?
Good and likely to improve your life.
What is remorse?
Deep regret.
What does gratuitous mean?
Not necessary.
Define sober.
Sobrio/directo y claro.
What does fierce refer to?
Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
What does resourceful mean?
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
