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Can you give me an example of alliteration?

Score: 4.1/5 (8 votes) Alliteration is focused on the sound of a word and not the letters in the word. So for example, “k” and “c” could both be used alliteratively (cherry cookies in the kitchen). ... If you can't detect that there is a repetition of sounds then it might be considered allitera...

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environment and climate

Will exercise improve work productivity?

Score: 5/5 (61 votes) We all know exercise keeps you healthy but exercising can also increase productivity in all areas of your life. Not only does exercise give you more energy and stop that afternoon fatigue slump, exercise keeps momentum and it improves mental capacity. In theory, exercise helps ...

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data and analysis

Does a steeper line have a greater slope?

Score: 4.3/5 (39 votes) The greater the slope, the steeper the line. The next example shows a line with a negative slope.Why is it greater the slope the steeper the line?A line with a positive slope slants to the right, and the larger the slope, the steeper the line. A line with a negative slope sla...

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culture and society

What does unsavoury characters mean?

Score: 4.4/5 (70 votes) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a person, place, or thing as unsavoury, you mean that you find them unpleasant or morally unacceptable. [disapproval] The sport has long been associated with illegal wagers and unsavoury characters.What does the word Unsavour...

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policy and governance

Where is aet a school?

Score: 4.9/5 (21 votes) AST "A" school is currently 16 weeks at Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) Elizabeth City, N.C., followed by 3 weeks of EMT training at Training Center, Petaluma, Calif. Candidates for this school must be in superior physical shape and possess a level mental demeanor a...

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social impact

Which design is data driven?

Score: 4.3/5 (16 votes) Data-driven design can be defined as a decision-making approach to the design process that heavily relies on collected data about customers' behavior and attitude. Information about how customers interact with your design acts as feedback that informs you whether your de...

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technology trends

How fast is the lockheed sr-71 blackbird?

Score: 4.6/5 (41 votes) The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. It was operated by both the United States Air Force and NASA.Is there anything faster th...

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social impact

Whats a clutch in a car?

Score: 4.9/5 (43 votes) If you've ever driven a manual shift car, then you're probably familiar with the clutch. It's the third pedal that you have to press in order to change gears. ... This is where the clutch comes into play. It can disengage the wheels without killing the engine.H...

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social impact

Does viscosity affect surface tension?

Score: 4.7/5 (16 votes) Surprisingly, we found that the solutions with a higher viscosity than water had either less or the same surface tension as water, and we suspect this is due to the unchanged intermolecular bonding of water molecules (hydrogen bonding) causing surface tension as viscosity inc...

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culture and society

On the gnar meaning?

Score: 5/5 (66 votes) Shred the gnar is a slogan or phrase that is originated from the spectator sports community such as snowboard, skiing, or skateboarding. It can be translated as to keep something at the extreme by putting maximum effort irrespective of the conditions or situations. Ice skating;...

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