Chapter 9 – 322 words – Flashcard
Flashcard maker : Amber Moore
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ethical
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Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
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Facilitate
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Make (an action or process) easy or easier.
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impede
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Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
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scrutiny
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Critical observation or examination.
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salvaging
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Rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.
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syndicated
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A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest.
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philanthropist
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A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
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bias
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Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
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objective
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Of a person or their judgment not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
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eclectic
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Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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dilapidated
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A building or object in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
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capital
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The most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.
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intertwined
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Twist or twine together.
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impeccably
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In accordance with the highest standards; faultlessly.
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sidetracked
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Cause (someone) to be distracted from an immediate or important issue.
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sustainable
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Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
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pertinent
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Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
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recession
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A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.
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aspirational
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Having or characterized by aspirations to achieve social prestige and material success.
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perishability
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Used in marketing to describe the way in which service capacity cannot be stored for sale in the future.
