Reading for the real world_Intro_Unit 4 Reading 1

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Volition

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The power to make one's own decisions; free will.

Example: They left entirely of their own volition.

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Sensible

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Having or showing good sense or judgment. Example: I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home.

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Migrate

Back

To move from one country or place to live or work in another.

Example: Thousands of workers migrate to this area each summer.

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Inclined

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Likely to or wanting to do something.

Example: I'm inclined to agree with your policies, but I have a few questions before I give my full support.

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Punishment

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The act of making someone suffer for a crime or bad behavior.

Example: The punishment for turning in a late assignment was a zero in the grade book.

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Tricky

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Requiring skill or caution.

Example: I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone.

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Possession

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Something owned.

Example: She lost all her possessions during the fire.

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Unauthorized

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Not permitted; not legally allowed.

Example: Someone unauthorized accessed our computer systems.

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Sympathy

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A feeling of support for someone or of caring about their troubles.

Example: We feel sympathy for poor people.

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Penalize

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To punish for breaking a rule.

Example: The team was penalized when they broke the rules.