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Old 21-Jan-2008, 09:29
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dear teachers, please explain. 1. pestering/festerning political tension



First correct my spelling and then explain it.



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Old 21-Jan-2008, 14:22
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Default Re: please explain
The word is 'festering' - 'pestering' would have no meaning in the context you give.

'The expression 'festering political tension' means that the political realtionship in question is deteriorating (becoming worse)
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