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Has coverage of the Democratic National Convention changed your opinions?

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Critical Commentaries

Chapters 9 & 10

solemnly  seriously, with awe.

exempted  freed; not responsible.

relief-of-pain medication  medication that is dispensed to community members to relieve pain so that no one in the community suffers.

integral  necessary.

alcove  a small area set off from a larger room or space.

conspicuous  noticeable.

embossed  Embossing is a process in which letters or shapes are physically raised—for example, words in books printed in Braille; if you run your finger over the embossed letters or shapes, you can feel their outline.

runners  blades used to glide over a surface, usually ice.

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