noun

Definition: a fear of being in closed or small spaces; an unhappy or uncomfortable feeling caused by being in a situation that limits or restricts you.

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In a book of psychology, which I came across, I researched the symptoms and causes of claustrophobia.

I wanted to know more in-depth about how this condition starts, what it limits in a person’s life, who suffers from it and what steps could be taken in order to reduce it.

noun

Definition: a substance that is similar to a gas but that can carry electricity

Plasma is considered by many to be the fifth element because of its similarity to fire, gas and in some cases, water, which is why many didn’t see it as its own individual identity until we run into it more and more and study it in detail in space. Plasma also has the unique ability to conduct and store electricity. Which is why most likely in all Sci-Fi shows they are using plasma instead of a laser due to it dispersing on impact and shocking the victim. Unlike lasers that at this point in time can not do so and also didn’t fire like a bolt.

They should help many people understand the science behind Sci-Fi better.

noun

Definition: a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon

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French matinée, literally, morning, from Old French, from matin morning, from Latin matutinum, from neuter of matutinus of the morning, from Matuta, goddess of morning; akin to Latin maturus ripe.

I found its origins very intriguing becaus eof its very diverse source which keeps jumping form one language to another, from one form to the next.

transitive verb

Definition: to make a false spoken statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone

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Most celebrity magazines slander celebrities in order to make a very shocking story, so more people buy their magazine VS another.

I already knew what slander was from seeing it used in school environments, however, I always thought that it was more like gossip or straight up lies.

noun

Definition :a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer

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I first came across this word when studying the Italian Renaissance and then multiple times when going to various different plays and operas in the Metropolitan Opera.

From context I understood what patron was, however, I didn’t know the specific requirement to be called a patron VS supporter of the the arts.

noun

Definition : a law set forth by a governmental authority

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I know of the meaning of this word but i always think of ordnance instead. Anyway this is another thing i find amusing to think about when paired with the same sounding and almost same spelling word.

follow the ordinances set by your duly elected officials or ordnance, sorry ordinance will be on you

noun

Definition:the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action especially in a legislative assembly

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In the book I found this in, filibuster is described as “talking bill to death”. I only heard this word once before in a game that had nothing to do with government, as we know it.

I now see the futility in that person`s attempt to use filibuster on a person`s agenda , who doesn’t play by any rules.

noun

Definition: right of a government to take private property for public use by virtue of the superior dominion of the sovereign power over all lands within its jurisdiction

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Many had chosen locations such as the Brooklyn Bridge and various parks and yet few to none had mentioned that many people had to live their homes and shops that were in the way of the constructing the bridge along with roads to connect it to the network. The same goes for parks. Several of hem were built after people had settled there. The could have chosen not to say this because their goal was to persuade people to visits these cites and not resent them.

Eminent Domain is a powerful tool that the government uses for the greater good of the people. However, many argue that the Barkley center was not a need.

noun

Definition: a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process

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This is a legal term that is used often with wrongfully by many, a lawyer, who did not win a case. Also it is not a word that you would be able to understand out of context or sometimes as with many legal files in context without a minor in criminal studies or being a fan of Law and Order.

I had heard this before and from peoples recantations have been able to gauge people reactions and know know what it means fully.

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Definition: one charged with police duties or one who holds a position of authority or command in the armed forces; specifically

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I always found this interesting due to the fact that the second definition made more seance to me then the first due to it’s nature. An officer is someone with rank and they command those with lower ranks. However a police officer is the opposite of that being on the lowest level of the system.

I wanted to post this to see if other think it is odd that the same word has two polar meanings in every similar systems.