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The ninety-nine percent Is a Myth: Here's How It Really Breaks Down
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Lian posted on 2019/09/07Ever wondered about the real breakdown of wealth? This video dives into the myth of the 'ninety-nine percent' and explores how wealth inequality, social mobility, and intergenerational privilege actually shape society. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by understanding the forces behind US politics and policy!
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US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
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US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
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UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/
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UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
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