Levels 7-9 Week 3 Flashcards

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Proficient

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Definition: Skilled or good at something.

Example: She is proficient in both English and French.

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Ratio

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Definition: A relationship between two numbers or amounts.

Example: The ratio of teachers to students is 1 to 20.

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Resolve a conflict

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Definition: To solve a problem or disagreement.

Example: They resolved the conflict peacefully.

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Run wild

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Definition: To behave in an uncontrolled way.

Example: The children were allowed to run wild at the playground.

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Stimulated

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Definition: Interested or excited by something.

Example: The science lesson stimulated his curiosity.

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Target population

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Definition: The group of people that a service or product is designed for.

Example: The target population for the new app is young adults.

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Verbal skills

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Definition: The ability to use words well.

Example: Good verbal skills are important in customer service.

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Accused of

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Definition: Blamed for doing something wrong.

Example: He was accused of stealing money.

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Amendment

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Definition: A change or addition to a law or document.

Example: The amendment improved the fairness of the law.

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Civil rights movement

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Definition: A struggle for social justice and equality.

Example: The civil rights movement changed the laws about racial discrimination.

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Convict someone of a crime

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Definition: To find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.

Example: The jury convicted him of the crime after a long trial.

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Defendant

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Definition: A person accused of a crime in a court of law.

Example: The defendant gave his testimony in court.

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Despite

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Definition: Even though; without being affected by something.

Example: She went for a walk despite the rain.

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Discriminatory

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Definition: Unfair treatment of different people or groups.

Example: The law was changed to prevent discriminatory practices.

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Have a say

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Definition: To have the opportunity to express your opinion.

Example: Everyone should have a say in important decisions.

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In practice

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Definition: What actually happens in real situations, not just in theory.

Example: In practice, the plan was harder to follow than expected.