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Word: prowess (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1990
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...scores are no big deal. The officials begin by attacking our supposed faith in the Scholastic Aptitude Test, arguing that the SAT is a poor indicator of academic prowess and that it discriminates against minorities and the economically disadvantaged. Considering that the authors of the response are quick to point out the 314 National Merit Scholarship winners in the Class of 1994 (the most in the country, they boast)--indicating a certain respect for the SAT--their argument strikes us as a bit hypocritical and contradictory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Admissions for Fun and Profit: Why Byerly Hall Won't Tell All | 11/27/1990 | See Source »

...race to build advanced materials, technological prowess and financial clout may not count as much as imagination. The winners will be those who can not only fabricate exotic materials but also dream up myriad ways to use them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Technology: Solid As Steel, Light as a Cushion | 11/26/1990 | See Source »

...night didn't start out that way. The Crimson (2-1 overall, 2-1 ECAC) looked like it would add to its scoring prowess when Weisbrod blasted freshman wing Chris Baird's feed by a fazed High less than a minute into the contest...

Author: By Daniel L. Jacobowitz, | Title: New Jersey Unkind to Icemen | 11/17/1990 | See Source »

...force is modern and well trained, the army is not. According to Anthony Cordesman, an expert on Middle East military issues, the Saudi army is at least 30% under strength. Most army units are commanded by members of the Saudi royal family selected for loyalty rather than military prowess. Exercises involving more than 6,000 men are rare. If it becomes necessary to move larger numbers, "considerable confusion at the front" is likely, says Cordesman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: They Don't Need to Fight | 11/12/1990 | See Source »

...high school hockey prowess soon made Harvard a reality, and he simply couldn't turn down the offer of a Crimson diploma. Since then, his Dick Vitale inspired nickname of the championship sophomore year--PTP (Prime Time Performer)--shows that his magic under pressure still haunts opponents...

Author: By Gary R. Shenk, | Title: He's A Real Showcase Under Pressure | 11/9/1990 | See Source »

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