| 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. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| coincidental |
of two things, occurring at the same time, or having some other correspondence, by chance and not as a result of a cause or motive. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| diversify |
to give or introduce variety to or into. |
| encase |
to enclose. |
| expend |
to use up. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| inhibition |
the condition of being held back or prevented from acting, as by one's own fear or embarrassment. |
| innovate |
to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| replicate |
to repeat or duplicate. |