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Remembering Tom Wolfe, American writer with an 'anthropologist's delight'

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PBS NewsHour

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  • 8:05 / 8:15

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Video Vocabulary

amazing

/əˈmāziNG/

adjective verb

Surprising in a pleasing way. To cause wonder; to surprise completely.

subcultures

/ˈsəbˌkəlCHər/

noun other

cultural group within larger culture. Groups within a culture with its behavior, beliefs.

compete

/kəmˈpēt/

verb

To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race.

writing

/ˈrīdiNG/

noun other verb

activity or skill of writing. To invent or create a computer program. To invent or create a computer program.

showcased

/ˈSHōˌkās/

verb

To display something to best effect.

through

/THro͞o/

adjective adverb preposition

From one end or side of something to the other. From the beginning of something until the end. By a particular way or process; by the use of.

heroism

/ˈherəˌwizəm/

noun

great bravery.

thoughts

/THôt/

noun other

idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in mind. What you think; your opinions or ideas on.

magazine

/ˈmaɡəˌzēn/

noun

Part of a gun used for holding bullet.

distinctively

/dəˈstiNG(k)tivlē/

adverb

in way that is characteristic of one person or thing and distinguishes it from others.

exploits
noun other verb

bold or daring feat. Personal journeys or series of events. To use something in a very effective manner.

lacerating

/ˈlasəˌrādiNG/

adjective verb

severely critical or hurtful. To injure by tearing.

targeted

/ˈtärɡət/

verb

(Army) to aim an attack at something.

seminal

/ˈsemənl/

adjective

strongly influencing later developments.

absolutely

/ˈabsəˌl(y)o͞otlē/

adverb

totally.

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