Monday, January 19, 2009

what's in a word?

hegemonically - control or dominating influence by one person or group, especially by one political group over society or one nation over others

caste - the class and rank or position of somebody in a society, according to birth, occupation, or some other criterion

bloc - a group of countries or political parties with a shared aim

chafe - (1) to become sore or worn by rubbing, or make something sore or worn in this way; (2) to cause friction; (3) to be or make somebody irritated, annoyed, or impatient

creolized - to form a new mixed language from two or more other languages

inexorable - adjective
1. unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
2. not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties: an inexorable creditor.

inviable - unable to survive, especially financially or biologically


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why do i care?





practice:
"Emily imputed wickedness to the caregiver for not answering her cries for help."

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