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connotation
"medium is a complex term,with a wide range of connotations" pg xxxvi |
meaning: word can have beyond its basic one.
own sentence/new context:the word has borne an opporbrious connotation. |
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penetrate
"how media penetrate nearly everything we see and hear." pg xxxviii |
meaning: to spread through s.t.
own sentence/new context: the water has panetrated into the bedrooms. |
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decency
"the patterns of human history mix decency and depravity in equal measure" pg xlii |
meaning: politeness, propriety.
own sentence/new context: he didn't even have the decency to call. |
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devote
"they devote a great deal of research to those audiences for their product" pg xli |
meaning: dedicate,hallow
own sentence/new context: she devote herself to serving God. |
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abolishe
"Do you think standardized college admissions tests should be abolished?" pg xxxv |
meaning:to cancel
own sentense/new context: the movement to abolish child labour |
