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chapter 9

vocabulary

TermDefinition
Ethical (of a medicine) legally available only on a doctor's prescription and usually not advertised to the general public.
Facilitate make (an action or process) easy or easier.
impede delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
scrutiny critical observation or examination
salvaging retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.
syndicated publish or broadcast (material) simultaneously in a number of newspapers, television stations, etc.
philanthropist a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
bias prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
objective (of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
eclectic of, denoting, or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected such doctrines as they wished from various schools.
dilapidated (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
capitol 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.
intertwined connect or link (two or more things) closely.
impeccably (of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
Sidetracked divert (a well or borehole) to reach a productive deposit or to avoid an obstruction.
sustainable conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.
pertinent relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
recession 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.
aspirational
perishability
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