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Term: REPUGNANT
Definition: Repugnant means something that goes against or contradicts something else. For example, if a rule says you can't eat in class but someone is eating in class, that is repugnant to the rule. It's like when two things just don't fit together and don't make sense.
Definition: Inconsistent or irreconcilable with; contrary or contradictory to.
Example: The idea of eating insects may be repugnant to some people, but it is a common practice in many cultures.
Explanation: The example illustrates that the idea of eating insects is inconsistent with the cultural norms of some people, but it is not contradictory to the cultural norms of others. Therefore, the idea of eating insects is repugnant to some people, but not to others.