| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| liquefy |
to reduce to or become a fluid. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). |
| variable |
something that can change or that has no fixed value. |