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Parents could also try to dampen their fascination with these institutions. Elite colleges aren't the only pathway into elite careers.
Key Vocabulary
1. dampen to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong
[ˈdæm.pən] (v.) to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment, less strong
[ˈdæm.pən] (v.) to make something slightly wet
2. fascination the fact of finding someone or something fascinating
[ˌfæs.ənˈeɪ.ʃən] (n.) the fact of finding someone or something fascinating
3. institution a large and important organization, such as a university or a bank
[ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən] (n.) a large and important organization, such as a university or a bank
4. elite belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
[iˈliːt] (adj.) belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
[iˈliː.tɪ.zəm] (n.) the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite.
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