Cultural Studies 1 Flashcards

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contemplate

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to think about whether you should do something or how you should do it

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cope

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to deal successfully with a difficult matter

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critical

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extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it

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elder

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older people, usually with a special status

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elite

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powerful, influential; wealthy or high status

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embrace

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to accept an idea or proposal with enthusiasm

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make a living

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to earn money to buy the things you need

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nomad

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member of a community that moves with its animals from place to place

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obligation

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sth which you must do

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settle

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to make a place your permanent home

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subsidy

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money provided to help individuals or groups reduce costs of services or goods

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sustain

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to provide enough of what sb or sth needs in order to live or exist

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