Lesson 9

thermoelectricity

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/θɜr.məʊɪ.lɛkt.rɪ.sɪ.ti/ or /thēr.mēooi.lekt.ri.si.ti/

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the electricity produced through the direct conversion of heat energy, often using a thermocouple

insurgence

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an armed or violent rebellion by a group seeking to challenge or overthrow a ruling government

insurgent

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referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict

insurgency

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a rebellion or armed uprising against established authority

apartheid

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a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

dissertation

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a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

disservice

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an action that ultimately leads to a negative outcome, often due to lack of knowledge, care, or understanding of the situation

genesis

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the starting point of a process, event, or entity, often associated with the formation of something new

genital

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relating to the reproductive organs of the body

genitive

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relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

exemplar

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a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

exemplary

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Approving

Formal

representing the essential qualities, characteristics, or principles associated with a particular type or category

to exemplify

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to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

ignoble

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lacking high standards of morality, dignity, or honor

ignominious

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(of an action or behavior) making one feel ashamed because it was very bad or unacceptable

ignominy

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a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner