commodity
noun
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an economic good

capitalism
noun
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an economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, especially as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth

autonomy
noun
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the freedom to determine one's actions, behavior, etc.; personal independence

republic
noun
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a country governed by elected representatives

ecological
adjective
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concerning the environment, plants, or animals

consensus
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majority of opinion; agreement

dilemma
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a tricky or difficult problem where a person has to choose between two or more undesirable alternatives

chronic
adjective
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lasting for a very long time; often pertains to medical illnesses

contrary
adjective
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opposite in nature or direction

configuration
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the relative arrangement or disposition of the elements or parts of something

deficiency
noun
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the state of being without something that is necessary

grid
noun
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a metal structure with bars that is used to cover a hole

vague
adjective
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unclear or uncertain

defect
noun
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an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility

elementary
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basic, simple, or essential

dependence
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the state of relying on someone for support, often due to financial needs

fluid
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a liquid; a substance that can flow and take the shape of its container

bonus
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extra money or something added

chunk
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a large amount, part, or piece of something

diagnose
verb
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to identify the illness or medical predicament of someone by means of examination
