Not By Math Alone — Vocabulary
Sandra Day O'Connor and Roy Romer
Washington Post opinions, March 25, 2006
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democracya system of government in which citizens have power with equal votes The United States has a representative democracy.more Show sample from book With the attention we are paying to advancing democracy abroad, we ought not neglect it at home.†9 more
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enhanceimprove This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat.more Show sample from book Understanding society and how we relate to each other fosters the attitudes essential for success in college, work and communities; it enhances student learning in other subjects.† enhance → enhances:improves Show general definition increase quantity or improve quality
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proficiencyskill After months of practice, her proficiency in Spanish let her hold real conversations.more Show sample from book Two-thirds of 12th-graders scored below "proficient" on the last national civics assessment in 1998, and only 9 percent could list two ways a democracy benefits from citizen participation.†1 more proficiency → proficient:skillful Show general definition skillfulness in something
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essentialnecessary Water is essential for all forms of life.more Show sample from book Understanding society and how we relate to each other fosters the attitudes essential for success in college, work and communities; it enhances student learning in other subjects.†1 more necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something Show general definition necessary or important; or a basic and defining part of something