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Chapter 4 list 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| justified (adj) | having an accepted explanation or reason |
| claim (v) | state that something is true even though it hasn't been proven |
| advocate (v) | speak out in support of something |
| accuse (v) | say that somebody has done something bad |
| deceptive (adj) | intending to make someone believe something that is not true |
| obsolete (adj) | no longer useful because something better has been invented |
| sustainable (adj) | able to continue or be maintained for a long time |
| charge (v) | officially blame someone for a crime or bad behavior |
| mark up (v) | increase the price of something |
| unintentional (adj) | not on purpose |
| lure (v) | persuade somebody to do something that is probably not a good idea |
| out of stock (adj) | not available for sale |
| exaggerate (v) | making something appear more that it really is |
| subtle (adj) | not easy to notice without paying careful attention |
| watchdog (n) | person or group working to protect consumers |
| subsequently (adv) | occurring after and often as a consequence |