conundrum - a difficult problem (noun) whet - Make keen or more acute (verb) placate - gain the goodwill of (verb) infructuous - not fruitful; not producing the desired results (Adj) rectitude - Righteousness as a consequence of being honourable and honest(noun) Ex. Rectitude of behaviour expediency - the quality of being suited to the end in view (noun) expedient - appropriate to a purpose / serving to promote your interest (Adj) repugnant - extremely distasteful / in conflict
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Hemza Salem History 313 Doctor Adams February 18th 2015 Industrialization of America The U.S. economy is essentially a free market economy which is an economic market that is run by supply and demand with certain government regulation. In an actual free market economy‚ buyers and sellers operate their own business without any government policies however there is an argument among politicians and economists on the actual policies. For example‚ based on a mutual agreement on price without state intervention
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Critical and Creative Thinking Nakeza Simmons COM/600 October 20‚ 2014 Marcus Anderson‚ Jr. Critical and Creative Thinking There are different types of ways to think. There are things we do every day without much thinking‚ such as blinking‚ waking up‚ walking and so on. Other things we do in life may require more thought such as driving‚ what to wear‚ or what to say. Then there are the instances when your thinking has a purpose. According to Dr. Paul and Dr. Elder (2008)‚ “Purposeful thinking
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GAC012: Business Studies Assessment Event 3 Recommending a Marketing Mix for a Service ‘Lumia’ 800 of NOKIA Mobile Company’ Student: Zhou Siyan ‘Effie’ ID number: ZMSC22222 Tutor： Maqui Due Date： November 19‚ 2012 Date submitted: November 19‚ 2012 Word Count: 1249 words Table of Contents Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Research Methodology 3.0 Research Findings 4.0 Discussion 5.0 Conclusion and recommendations Reference List
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Language “Words are Loaded Pistols” – Jean-Paul Sartre This essay is written‚ to show the power of words‚ and to explain the quote above by Jean-Paul Sartre. I will relate this topic to ways and areas of knowing. Some examples might be given throughout the explanation of the quote and how it can be seen. Words are loaded pistols means to me‚ that thoughts are pistols‚ and words are loaded pistols‚ when you speak‚ you shoot the words out. The difference between thoughts and words is that thoughts
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779 words essay on floods in India and its control Subrat Mangaraj Countries irrigated by an adequate river system are in many ways blessed. These rivers not only help agriculture‚ but they provide a cheap and efficient transport system for the development of internal trade. The saying goes—land divides‚ seas unite. But waterways bring also a good deal of misery to the people by causing devastating seasonal floods In India‚ for example‚ the sub-Himalayan regions of Uttar Pradesh‚ Bihar‚ Bengal
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Words can Heal and Words can Harm Words are very important. Words can heal and words can harm. Words can hurt grievously and for a long time. The tongue can bless and the tongue can curse. It is very important for us to control our words and tame our tongue when we are angry. Many times‚ when we are angry we say the most atrocious things. We forget ourselves and become indifferent to what we say. We blast the other person without mercy‚ although we may not mean those words. But words once
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and ends -- in communication.” These are wise words from legacyproject.org. Yes‚ there are many‚ many cases of physical violence in the world every day but every physical fight starts with some sort of verbal violence. People can use words to make things worse or make thing better. Most of the time people choose to make things worse with their words. Words hold more power than weapons. One reason why words are more powerful than weapons is that if words can hurt‚ they can also heal. Another‚ it serves
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Meaning of a Word In the essay The Meaning of a Word‚ “Gloria Naylor” discusses the essence of a word and how it can mean different things to different people in a number of situations. Naylor talks about how depending on your race‚ gender‚ or social status using a word like ‘nigger’ can have different meanings. Naylor then uses personal experiences to help the reader visualize how someone views the meaning of the word used in different contexts. Naylor talks about how a written word is never as
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following questions. Your response should be approximately 400-450 words in length‚ double-spaced‚ preferably written using Times New Roman font (12 point size). Include your full name‚ course title‚ date‚ and assignment number in the top left corner of the document you submit. Identify the question you have chosen and include the word count at the end. Use parenthetical citations when quoting the text: ex. (Freud 12). This is not an essay question‚ so do not include an introduction or conclusion. Proofread
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