Level F Unit 6

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What is a sinecure?

Back

A sinecure is a position or job that requires little or no work but provides financial benefit or status.

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Define anomalous.

Back

Anomalous refers to something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Front

What does it mean to disabuse someone?

Back

To disabuse someone means to free them from a misconception or false belief.

Front

Explain the term transmute.

Back

To transmute means to change in form, nature, or substance, often in a way that is significant or transformative.

Front

What does brusque mean?

Back

Brusque describes a manner that is abrupt or blunt in speech or behavior, often to the point of being rude.

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What is the meaning of vicarious?

Back

Vicarious refers to experiencing something through another person, often used in the context of emotions or actions.

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Define the term insurgent.

Back

An insurgent is a person who rises in revolt against an established authority, especially a government.

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What is ennui?

Back

Ennui is a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

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What does megalomania mean?

Back

Megalomania is a condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, relevance, or omnipotence.

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What is the role of education according to the speaker?

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The role of education is to transform the primitive selfishness of a child into socially useful behaviors.