Does more education lead to less sex?

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portrayed (v)
/pɔːˈtreɪd/

  • Represented or described someone or something in a particular way
    The actor portrayed the hero as brave and compassionate
    -Synonym: depicted, represented
    -Antonym: misrepresented
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alcohol-fuelled (adj)
/ˈæl.kə.hɒl ˌfjʊəld/

  • Involving or caused by the consumption of alcohol
    The party turned into an alcohol-fuelled celebration
    -Synonym: drunken, intoxicated
    -Antonym: sober, teetotal
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free-for-all (n)
/ˌfriː.fərˈɔːl/

  • A chaotic situation where everyone can participate, often without rules
    The debate became a free-for-all with everyone shouting at once
    -Synonym: melee, brawl
    -Antonym: order, organization
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escapade (n)
/ˈes.kə.peɪd/

  • An adventurous or risky act, often involving mischief
    They went on a weekend escapade to the mountains
    -Synonym: adventure, exploit
    -Antonym: routine, duty
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keg (n)
/kɛɡ/

  • A small barrel used for storing beer or other alcoholic drinks
    They tapped a keg of beer at the party
    -Synonym: barrel, cask
    -Antonym: bottle, can
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tame (adj)
/teɪm/

  • Not wild or dangerous; domesticated
    The lion was surprisingly tame and friendly
    -Synonym: domesticated, docile
    -Antonym: wild, feral
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dub (v)
/dʌb/

  • To give someone or something a particular name or title
    The press dubbed him the "King of Pop"
    -Synonym: nickname, label
    -Antonym: unnamed, anonymous
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regression (n)
/rɪˈɡreʃ.ən/

  • A return to a previous or less advanced state
    The patient showed signs of regression to childhood behaviors
    -Synonym: relapse, backslide
    -Antonym: progress, advancement
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robust (adj)
/rəʊˈbʌst/

  • Strong and healthy; vigorous
    She has a robust immune system
    -Synonym: sturdy, resilient
    -Antonym: weak, fragile
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hanky-panky (n)
/ˌhæŋ.kiˈpæŋ.ki/

  • Improper or dishonest behavior, often of a sexual or playful nature
    There was some hanky-panky going on at the office party
    -Synonym: mischief, shenanigans
    -Antonym: propriety, decorum
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libido (n)
/lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/

  • A person's sexual desire or drive
    Stress can affect a person's libido
    -Synonym: sex drive, desire
    -Antonym: disinterest, aversion
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scarcity (n)
/ˈskeə.sə.ti/

  • A situation in which something is not easy to find or get
    There is a scarcity of clean water in the region
    -Synonym: shortage, lack
    -Antonym: abundance, surplus
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gratification (n)
/ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

  • Pleasure or satisfaction obtained from a desire or need being fulfilled
    She felt a sense of gratification after completing the project
    -Synonym: satisfaction, fulfillment
    -Antonym: dissatisfaction, frustration
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posit (v)
/ˈpɒz.ɪt/

  • To suggest or assume something as a basis for reasoning or discussion
    The scientist posited a new theory about climate change
    -Synonym: propose, postulate
    -Antonym: deny, reject
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risk-averse (adj)
/ˈrɪsk əˌvɜːs/

  • Unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible
    Risk-averse investors prefer stable returns over high-risk opportunities
    -Synonym: cautious, conservative
    -Antonym: risk-seeking, adventurous