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DESPITE (prep.)
English, came to North America, they applied these views to all Indians, despite the fact that the Indians differed radically.. |
Without being prevented by (something) —used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true.
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PREJUDICED (noun)
The Europeans' view of the Africans was just as prejudiced as their view of the Indians, or Native Americans. |
An unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. [noncount] ▪ The organization fights against racial prejudice. —often + against ▪
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TREACHEROUS (adj.)
These Indians, as he called them,told him of another island where the natives were treacherous, and warlike. |
Not able to be trusted ▪ a treacherous ally/enemy : showing that someone cannot be trusted ▪ a treacherous act of betrayal.
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SQUEALING (verb)
They only warning at night may be the distintive loud roar or squealing sound of the wind. |
To make or cause (something) to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise [no obj] ▪ The pigs were squealing. ▪ The car squealed to a stop.
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HAZARDOUS (adj.)
People need to recognize that each stage of tornado's life is hazardous. |
Involving risk or danger : dangerous ▪ It was a hazardous voyage.
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CONSCIOUS (adj)
It provides a safe place for people consciously to choose to let down their emotional defenses and barries in order to.. |
Aware of something (such as a fact or feeling) : knowing that something exists or is happening —usually + of or that ▪ She was very conscious of how late it was
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INCIDENCE (noun)
Cholesterol, for example, is clearly related to the incidence of illeness and premature death from the heart disease and stroke. |
The number of times something happens or develops : the rate at which something occurs ▪ The drug has been linked with a higher incidence of certain cancers.
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ASTONISHING (adj)
I am continually amazed by the success of books making the most astonishing claims- |
Causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : causing astonishment : amazing, astounding ▪ He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
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SKEPTICAL (adj)
The cardiologists got so skeptical and even hostile to the idea that patients could change their lifestyle.. |
Having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement) ▪ She's highly skeptical of/about the researchers' claims.
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CITED (verb)
By authors who have never conducted or even cited a single scientific research study to support the unfounded claims.. |
To write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.) : quote ▪ The article cites several experts on the subject.
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ERADICATING (verb)
Diseases were caused by a single microbe and thus treament should be directed at eradicating this microorganism. |
To remove (something) completely : to eliminate or destroy (something harmful) ▪ The disease has now been completely eradicated.
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WEPT (verb)
She turned from me and wept, she missed her parents. |
To cry because you are very sad or are feeling some other strong emotion [no obj] ▪ He wept at the news of her death.
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