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Tropic Inequalities: Tropic high water inequality (HWQ) is the average difference between the two high waters of the day at the times of tropic tides. Tropic low water inequality (LWQ) is the average difference . . . View Full Definition

Semi-Fermented Tea: Tea that has been partially oxidized before being fired and dried. Most often referred to as Oolong tea, it has the qualities and appearance somewhere in between a green tea and a black tea . . . View Full Definition

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Caseworker Competency: Demonstrated professional behaviors based on the knowledge, skills, personal qualities and values a person holds.

Dimensions Of Diversity: Include but are not limited to: age; gender; ethnicity; race; sexual orientation; physical abilities/qualities; geographic location; income; religious beliefs; parental status; marital statu . . . View Full Definition

American Dream: A theme in American literature, film, and art that expresses optimistic desires for self-improvement, freedom, and self-sufficiency. Harry Shaw notes that the term can have no clear and fixe . . . View Full Definition

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Besterman: A typical protagonist or anti-hero from the science fiction stories of Alfred Bester, such as Ben Reich in The Demolished Man, or Gully Foyle of The Stars My Destination. These complex chara . . . View Full Definition

Apophasis: Denying one's intention to talk or write about a subject, but making the denial in such a way that the subject is actually discussed. For instance, a candidate for the senate might start his . . . View Full Definition