| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| 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. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| dynamics |
(used with a plural verb) the driving forces at work in any given system or situation. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| finale |
the last part of a piece of music. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| laden |
filled with a great weight. |
| profit |
the amount of money made by a business that is more than the amount put in at the start or paid out as expenses. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |