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Write the definition (meaning) of the following underlined words. Look for the meaning after the phrase "in other words."



1

Other people do not agree with Dr. Gray. They think that he is making money by selling stereotypes. In other words, they think he uses fixed ideas about what people are like, ideas that are often wrong.

A stereotype is _____________.

2

Dr. Gray makes a lot of generalizations when trying to solve the problems of love; in other words, he makes statements that are very basic but not necessarily true.

A generalization is a statement ______________.
3

That is why some people find Gray's book offensive; in other words, it makes them angry and upset.

If something is offensive, it _________.









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