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Encountering Taboos: An Exploration of Forbidden Realms

Delve into societal norms and forbidden customs, uncovering the complexity of taboos and their implications. From ancient traditions to modern beliefs, this exploration challenges perspectives on what is deemed off-limits.

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Encountering Taboos: An Exploration of Forbidden Realms

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  1. Vocabulary List #10

  2. 1. render • Definition • deliver, give up, transmit • Sentence • The goal is a treatment that would render a cure for the patient’s disease. • Examples • render a verdict • render a service

  3. 2. riser • Definition • part of a stage platform • Sentence • The choir stood on a horseshoe of risers behind the orchestra. • Examples • stand on a riser • mount on a riser

  4. 3. provoke • Definition • to stir up, agitate, cause anger • Sentence • The dog does not attack, unless it is provoked. • Examples • provoke an argument • provoke health issues

  5. 4. carcass • Definition • a dead body • Sentence • The vultures devoured the carcass laying in the road. • Examples • an animal carcass • old mining town is now a carcass

  6. 5. clergy • Definition • ministers, pastors • Sentence • After graduation, the student decided to join the clergy. • Examples • the church clergy • a clergy meeting

  7. 6. sarcasm • Definition • cutting remarks • Sentence • Now and then there was a touch of sarcasm in his voice. • Examples • cruel sarcasm • review full of sarcasm

  8. 7. gallant • Definition • noble in spirit and conduct • Sentence • The little girl participated in a gallant pageant. • Examples • a gallant gentleman • a gallant rescue attempt

  9. 8. taboo • Definition • forbidden by custom • Sentence • In art school, painting from photographs was taboo. • Examples • feared the taboo • genetic engineering considered taboo

  10. 9. famine • Definition • serious lack of food • Sentence • Famine set in, the social order broke down and looting was rampant. • Examples • suffered from famine • risk of famine

  11. 10. menace • Definition • something that threatens • Sentence • When he gets behind the wheel of a car, he’s a real menace. • Examples • a menace to the town • air pollution is a menace

  12. 11. acute • Definition • sharp, intense • Sentence • The men suffer from acute, chronic fear. • Examples • acute pain • acute observations

  13. 12. recipient • Definition • a person that receives something • Sentence • Jameis Winston was the recipient of the 2013 Heisman Trophy. • Examples • recipient of a prize • organ donor recipient

  14. 13. harass • Definition • to disturb or torment • Sentence • They watch other birds fish, then harass them until they drop their catches. • Examples • harass the umpire • harass animals at the zoo

  15. 14. taint • Definition • to contaminate or spoil • Sentence • The oil spill tainted the water. • Examples • taint the food • taint her reputation

  16. 15. obese • Definition • very fat • Sentence • Being obese increases the risks for unhealthy cholesterol levels. • Examples • an obese wrestler • an obese patient

  17. 16. delete • Definition • wipe out, erase • Sentence • The peer editor will delete all of the mistakes in this paper. • Examples • delete the error • delete the picture

  18. 17. capsule • Definition • small case or covering • Sentence • The capsule shot to the surface, where its hatch burst open. • Examples • swallow a capsule • time capsule

  19. 18. morale • Definition • attitude regarding life, spirit • Sentence • If you’re a leader, have a positive attitude to increase your team’s morale. • Examples • morale of the team • morale of the troops

  20. 19. perjury • Definition • swearing falsely • Sentence • The law defines perjury very clearly. • Examples • crime of perjury • charged with perjury.

  21. 20. incident • Definition • occurrence • Sentence • Any attention that you bring to this incident might reflect badly on you. • Examples • a scary incident • an isolated incident

  22. 21. asylum • Definition • safe shelter • Sentence • He sought asylum in the church. • Examples • asylum from harm • mental asylum

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