Day 22 Vocabulary

To think deeply and at length about something; to ponder.

" She needed some time to ruminate on his suggestion before she could give him a clear answer."

Official permissions or approvals; penalties for disobeying a law or rule.

" The government imposed a series of economic sanctions on the country for violating international law."

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

" He was made the scapegoat for the project’s failure, even though he was not the one who made the final decision."

To go away quickly; to leave immediately (often used as an order).

" The angry old man yelled at the teenagers to scram from his lawn after he caught them picking his flowers."

To carefully and meticulously sort through something to separate the useful from the unwanted.

" The forensic team was sifting through the debris at the crime scene for any overlooked clues."

A doubtful attitude toward the truth of something; a belief that a claim is likely to be false.

" There was widespread skepticism about the new technology, with many people believing it was nothing more than a scam."

An implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.

" The concept of a social contract is a fundamental principle of modern democracy, where citizens agree to follow the laws in exchange for protection."

The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

" The new student had a difficult time with socialization, as he was shy and had a hard time making friends."

A short excerpt from a recorded interview or speech.

" The politician’s speech was edited down to a single sound bite that was played repeatedly on the news."

To crouch or sit with one's knees bent; to occupy an unused building illegally.

" They decided to squat in the abandoned building, as they had no place else to go."

A situation in which no progress can be made, or no further action is possible.

" The negotiations had reached a complete stalemate, as neither side was willing to make a concession."

The way in which someone stands; a person's attitude toward or opinion about something.

" His political stance on the new law was clear and unambiguous, as he refused to compromise on his beliefs."

Stored or hidden something in a safe place for future use.

" He had stashed his emergency fund in a secret spot under the bed, just in case he needed it."

A formal written law passed by a legislative body.

" The new statute makes it a legal requirement for all businesses to follow a specific set of regulations."

To demand or specify a requirement as part of a bargain or agreement.

" The contract stipulates that all payments must be made within 30 days of the invoice date."