answer:An estates tax, often called an estate tax, is a tax that the government charges on the money and property (like houses, land, and investments) that someone leaves behind when they die. The tax only applies if the value of what's left behind is more than a certain amount. This tax is a way for the government to get some of the wealth before it is passed on to the heirs or family members of the person who died.

answer:This statement means that everyone needs to sleep, but there's a law that punishes people who sleep outside because they don't have a home or another place to sleep safely. It's unfair because it targets people who don't have any other option.

answer:Maladroit means clumsy or not skilled in how you move or handle situations. If someone is maladroit, they often make mistakes because they're not very smooth or careful in what they do.

answer:Pseudo-gnostic means pretending or claiming to have special, secret knowledge, but it's not genuine or real. It's like someone saying they know hidden truths but actually, they don't have real insight or understanding.