Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live. Discuss

Definition: (verb) To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.
Synonyms: relapse, retrogress, lapse, regress, fall back.
Usage: I did not mean to recidivate, but burgling homes is second nature to me.
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At 8:08 PM on 8-8-08, the opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics began. Held in the new Beijing National Stadium—nicknamed "the Bird's Nest"—it marked China's first time hosting the Olympics. The nearly four-hour event, which showcased Chinese culture, was a popular and logistical success, and the games became one of the most-watched TV events in history. However, in the international torch relay before the opening ceremony, protests in what city caused the Olympic torch to be extinguished? Discuss