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Word: decencyã (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2002-2002
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...lives of those forced to withdraw in 1920. The result of discrimination was not a better or more decent university, but the shame and suicide of many of those involved. Pappin’s lack of sympathy for the real and human consequences of his “moral decency?? is not just indecent, but deplorable...

Author: By David W. Smith, DAVID A. SMITH | Title: Writer Lacks Decency | 12/16/2002 | See Source »

Additionally, tests rarely capture passion, drive, amiability and fundamental decency??all priceless character traits. If they did, Harvard would admit students based solely on test performance. In fact, one could argue that emotional stability is more important than pure intelligence for most forms of success. Perhaps Justin Chapman’s example is most telling. Though his intelligence is now in question, his emotional insecurity is not. During a recent examination, Justin threw stuffed animals and hid under a table. And psychologists suggest that Justin may suffer from never being able to live up to his falsified scores...

Author: By Jasmine J. Mahmoud, | Title: Tinkering With Brilliance | 3/20/2002 | See Source »

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