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civic – adj. of or relating to a city or town or the people who live there
excused absence – n. officially allowed to be absent, or away from school.
engagement – n. the act or state of being involved with something
flexibility – adj. easily changed
participate – v. to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others
rallies – n. plural a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something
fallen by the wayside – phrase. failure to continue, drop out
