Pronunciation ChallengeHow Crazed Parents Scammed Their Kids Into College

Host : Helena

"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead" —Nora Ephron

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Parents could also try to dampen their fascination with these institutions. Elite colleges aren't the only pathway into elite careers.

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Key Vocabulary

1. dampen to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong

dampen

[ˈdæm.pən](v.)to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong

dampen

[ˈdæm.pən](v.)to make something slightly wet

2. fascinationthe fact of finding someone or something fascinating

fascination

[ˌfæs.ənˈeɪ.ʃən](n.)the fact of finding someone or something fascinating

3. institutiona large and important organization, such as a university or a bank

institution

[ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən](n.)a large and important organization, such as a university or a bank

4. elitebelonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society

elite

[iˈliːt](adj.)belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society

elitism

[iˈliː.tɪ.zəm](n.)the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite.

5. pathwaya track that a person can walk along

pathway

[ˈpæθ.weɪ](n.)a track that a person can walk along

pathway

[ˈpæθ.weɪ](n.)a set of actions that you take in life

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August6 years ago

Thanks, Helena. Have a good day, everyone.