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03/03/08 - 09/03/08
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03/08/2008

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desaparecidos

Definition

A forced disappearance

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proletariat

Definition

A class of wage earner in a capitalist society whose only possession of significant material value is its labour power.

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tout court

Definition

quite short : and nothing else : simply : just; also : brusquely

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hermeneutic

Definition

Interpretive; explanatory. Serving to explain.

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symbiotic

Definition

Describes a close relationship between two species in which at least one benefits.

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perdure

Definition
to continure; to endure; to survive
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apposite

Definition

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

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obstinacy

Definition

The state or quality of being stubborn or refractory

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anomic

Definition

Socially unstable, alienated, and disorganized OR A socially unstable, alienated person.

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clinching

Definition

To hold a boxing opponent's body with one or both arms to prevent or hinder punches

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obsequious
Definition
Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning
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rapprochement
Definition
  1. A reestablishing of cordial relations, as between two countries.
  2. The state of reconciliation or of cordial relations
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reproach
Definition
To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone)
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obfuscation
Definition

confusion resulting from failure to understand

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the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered

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redoubtable
Definition
  1. Arousing fear or awe; formidable.
  2. Worthy of respect or honor.
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opprobrium
Definition
  1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
  2. Scornful reproach or contempt
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