Advanced Deck 14

an economic good

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

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

a country led by a president and governed by other elected representatives of the people

concerning the environment, plants, or animals

majority of opinion; agreement

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

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

entirely different or opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

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

the state of being without something that is necessary

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

unclear or uncertain

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

basic, simple, or essential

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

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

something in addition to what is expected or strictly due, for example money or an equivalent given in addition to an employee's usual compensation

a large amount, part, or piece of something

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