Lesson 15 - Social Inequality Flashcards

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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