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Jhumjhum Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Arette and hubris

0 Each of their heroes embodies an01font01b00 Arette and Hubris,02b02font00 an exceptional prowess and vitiating excess in spheres of action that are peculiarly important in our culture.02br
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0This is quite a mouthful - sounds like a mixture of good and evil. I'd say, backbone and arrogance. It's a bit ambiguous.

— Avangi

  • 0This is quite a mouthful - sounds like a mixture of good and evil.
  • I'd say, backbone and arrogance.
  • It's a bit ambiguous.
  • Does it mean prowess etc.
  • 02br 02br 00Whichever, they're really really good at that type of action - so good that they often go too far, and that makes them evil.
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0This is quite a mouthful - sounds like a mixture of good and evil. I'd say, backbone and arrogance. It's a bit ambiguous. Does it mean prowess etc. in 01b01i01u00all02u02i02b00 spheres of action, and 01b01i01u00that02u02i02b00 is important in our culture; or does it mean prowess etc i
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0Thanks Avani I hope Iundrestood the sense at least0-
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0Hi Jhumjhum,02br
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00It's a really difficult sentence in terms of vocabulary. I wasn't sure which part you were questioning. I saw the bold words but thought you wanted more. If something isn't clear, ask again.02br
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0The text is a criticism of Robinson Crusoe.I don't know why they have made the language so difficult.02br
00Some people think that if they write more complecated sentences they will get more appreciation,05002br
00But with your explanation I got the sense at least.02br
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0You're welcome. I shall take what you've said to heart.0-
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