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Chapter 5 Essential

Essential Reading Skills, Chapter 5 Vocabulary

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Collin College now _________ smoking on campus. Smoking used to be allowed, but now people can be fined for doing so. prohibits
When asking children to do something, it is often necessary to ________ it as a command, not as a polite request. Otherwise, they might not understand that they must obey. frame
It seems natural for humans to think of relationships as _______. We often think that one person in a relationship is “better” than the other in some way. asymmetrical
It is _______ to the security of everyone in the U.S. that Homeland Security does its work effectively. It is absolutely necessary to everyone’s wellbeing. vital
Management in most corporations is _______. A CEO or president is often the most powerful position, followed by upper-level management, then middle management, etc. hierarchical
Polyester and some resins are ________ materials. They are man-made materials resulting from a combination of elements. synthesized
His wish to go with us was _______. He didn’t clearly say whether he wanted to go with us or not. implicit
Wal-Mart has _______ over the years, especially when the economy has been weak. It is one of the most financially successful corporations in history. prospered
It is difficult to understand why the US, a very rich nation, can have so many very poor citizens. This is a socioeconomic _________ whose causes are rooted in capitalism. paradox
National health officials fear that the swine flu may _______ the population very quickly. They’re especially afraid that it will quickly spread through the young adult population. pervade
There are many situations in which those who give information are higher in _______. They are seen as being more important than people who do not have the information. status
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