Vocabulary and Phrases for Grade 12

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A pressing issue

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An urgent problem that needs immediate attention.

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Be hampered by (something)

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To be obstructed or hindered by something, making progress difficult.

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(Something) has outlived its usefulness

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Something that was once useful is now obsolete or no longer effective.

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Child-rearing

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Raising children.

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Bend (n)

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A curve or corner (in a road, path, or river).

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...stands out as...

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To be recognized as noticeably better or more important than others.

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To confront (an issue)

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To face and deal with a problem or difficult situation directly.

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To counteract (a trend/an effect)

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To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize its effect.

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Financial incentives

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Monetary rewards offered to encourage certain behaviors or actions.

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A reluctance to (do something)

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An unwillingness or hesitation to do something.