Miss Rahima was a high school teacher who taught history and social studies. Her approach was unique - she believed in encouraging students' autonomy. Her classes were not boring lectures, but interactive discussions. One day in a debate, a heated argument occurred between two students about World War II atrocities. Rahima calmly mediated and taught respect for different perspectives. Her attitude towards teaching was passionate. She always tried to develop critical thinking. The school's chairman was initially skeptical about her methods, but results spoke for themselves. In a project, students studied wartime casualty figures and their impact on civilian populations. They learned to classify information and analyze data. A funny moment was when the school's athletic coach accidentally walked into class carrying baseball equipment, thinking it was the gym. Everyone laughed. Rahima's birthday celebration was simple - students brought homemade food instead of cake. One student who was from a Catholic background and another who was Muslim cooked together. This was not a coincidence - Rahima had deliberately planned cross-cultural collaboration. Her lessons about war included visits to a local cemetery where soldiers were buried. One day a student's father, who was an attorney, visited the class and discussed war crimes trials. Rahima explained how legal systems prevent future atrocities. A student asked about bacteria's role in historical plagues, and Rahima connected it to social history. Her teaching style needed approval from administration, but parents were supportive. A quirky tradition was that successful projects were celebrated with a mock cocktail party (everything non-alcoholic obviously). Students developed an appetite for learning that extended beyond the classroom. Rahima proved that innovative teaching can transform education and inspire lifelong learners. Her legacy was not just knowledge, but critical thinking and empathy.
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a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something
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After the long walk, I had a huge appetite. |
whet the appetite |
to stimulate interest or desire
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hunger, craving, desire, urge, longing
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satiety, aversion
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big appetite, healthy appetite, appetite for success
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approached
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approached
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approaches
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approaching
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to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
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The teacher approached the student to offer help. |
approach with caution |
to be careful when dealing with something or someone
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come near, advance, move toward, reach, tackle
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retreat, withdraw, avoid
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new approach, practical approach, approach a problem, approach someone
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✔️
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/əˈpruː.vəl/
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official permission or agreement for something
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The project received government approval. |
seal of approval |
official acceptance or endorsement
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acceptance, consent, permission, endorsement, authorization
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disapproval, rejection, denial
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gain approval, seek approval, official approval, parental approval
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/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
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a disagreement, or a reason given to support or oppose an idea
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They had a heated argument about money. |
winning an argument |
successfully convincing someone in a dispute
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dispute, quarrel, debate, reasoning, contention
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agreement, harmony, consensus
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heated argument, strong argument, compelling argument, logical argument
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/æθˈlɛtɪk/
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physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
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She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly. |
athletic build |
a body type that is muscular and fit
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fit, strong, active, sporty, muscular
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weak, unfit, frail
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athletic body, athletic skills, athletic ability, athletic performance
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an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
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The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians. |
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crime, brutality, massacre, cruelty
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kindness, compassion, benevolence
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war atrocity, commit atrocity, atrocity against civilians
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🙂
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A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
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Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges. |
attitude adjustment |
A change in one’s approach, outlook, or behavior.
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mindset, outlook, perspective, stance, viewpoint
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indifference, apathy, neutrality
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positive attitude, negative attitude, change in attitude, attitude problem
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a person who practices law; a lawyer
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She hired an attorney to represent her in court. |
power of attorney |
the legal authority to act for another person
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lawyer, advocate, counsel, solicitor
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client, defendant
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defense attorney, criminal attorney, power of attorney, hire attorney
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the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions
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The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design. |
personal autonomy |
the ability to make one's own decisions and control one's own life
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independence, self-government, sovereignty, freedom, self-rule
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dependence, subjection, control
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personal autonomy, regional autonomy, financial autonomy, autonomy and independence, grant autonomy
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Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.
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Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion. |
good bacteria |
Bacteria that are beneficial for health, such as aiding digestion.
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microbes, germs, microorganisms, pathogens
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sterility, cleanliness
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harmful bacteria, good bacteria, bacteria growth, bacteria infection
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/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/
noun
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a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
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He loves watching baseball games on TV. |
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sport, game, pastime
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work, chore
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baseball game, baseball bat, baseball team, baseball player
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🎂
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the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
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We are planning a surprise birthday party for her. |
happy birthday |
a greeting used to wish someone well on the anniversary of their birth
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anniversary, natal day, birth anniversary
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deathday
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birthday cake, birthday party, birthday gift, birthday wish
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a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
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The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident. |
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victim, fatality, injured person, loss
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survivor, unharmed person
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war casualty, traffic casualty, casualty count
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Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
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She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera. |
Catholic taste |
Having broad or universal tastes or interests.
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universal, comprehensive, broad, wide-ranging, all-inclusive
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narrow, limited, exclusive
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catholic faith, catholic church, catholic taste, catholic tradition
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/ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/
noun
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a place where dead people are buried
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The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village. |
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graveyard, burial ground, necropolis, churchyard
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living area, city center
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old cemetery, village cemetery, family cemetery, war cemetery
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👔
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/ˈtʃɛərmən/
noun
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the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
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The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech. |
chairman of the board |
the head of a company's board of directors
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leader, head, chief, president
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member, follower
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chairman position, acting chairman, board chairman, elected chairman
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a person not in the armed forces or police
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The area was evacuated to protect the civilians. |
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noncombatant, ordinary person, nonmilitary, commoner
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soldier, officer
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civilian life, civilian population, civilian clothes
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verb
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classified
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classified
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classifies
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classifying
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to arrange or organize into categories or groups
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The librarian classified the books by subject. |
classify information |
to categorize data, often in terms of security or confidentiality
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categorize, sort, organize, group, arrange
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confuse, mix, disorder
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classify data, classify books, classify animals, classify documents
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noun
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a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
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She ordered a cocktail at the bar. |
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drink, mix, beverage, concoction
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water, soft drink
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cocktail party, cocktail hour, cocktail recipe
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coincided
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coincided
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coincides
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coinciding
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To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
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The meeting coincided with her birthday. |
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concur, agree, match, correspond
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differ, clash, disagree
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coincide with, events coincide, dates coincide
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