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Critical Analysis
Vocabulary Chapter 5
Term | Definition |
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Trend | a general direction in which something is developing or changing |
Inclined | feel willing or favorably disposed toward |
Accurate | of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact |
Reluctant | unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. |
Aggregate | a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements. |
Consumer | a person who purchases goods and services for personal use |
Hybrid | a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture. |
Economist | an expert in economics |
Invested | expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture. |
Frequented | visit (a place) often or habitually. |
Spotlight | a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, especially a performer on stage |
Assets | a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. |
Tycoon | a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry. |
Algorithm | a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. |
Humiliating | causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect |
Solitary | done or existing alone. |
Resilient | (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. |
Analogy | a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. |
Cavalcade | a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles |
Capital | wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing. |