Word: accustomedness
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Although accustomed to being a hidden remnant of the true faith, Parsis today are seriously worried that their ancient religion may die out. Traditionally opposed to proselytizing, the Parsis still excommunicate a woman who marries outside the sect, refuse to accept her children into the faith. Not only is intermarriage...
A cold indictment has been drawn by Britain's creditors in the world. For the dozenth time since World War II, London finds itself caught in a cruel balance-of-payments squeeze that threatens the value of the pound and Britain's prosperity. Britain has always had to...
One widespread problem is considerable confusion among beneficiaries as to just what Medicare covers. Many are disappointed to learn that they must still pay the first $40 of hospital bills, for instance, and that Medicare does not provide such items as eyeglasses. Some patients over 65 are also finding their...
In A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles were asked "How did you find America?" "Turned left at Greenland," came the reply. Most of America's new visitors have considerably more complicated responses, though often not as sophisticated a grasp of geography. Accustomed to driving from one country...
He quoted Sociologist Paul Siegel: "The lights went out, and people were left to interact with each other." He got Sociologist Robert Hodge to say: "They didn't-have access to a major source of amusement-television. It's not unreasonable to assume that a lot of sex...