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Chasm, Noun
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A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
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• cleavage
• crater • rift • void • abysm • blanks • cavity • clove • flume • hole • omission • opening • oversight • preterition • rent • skip • split |
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Divergence, Noun
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a : a drawing apart (as of lines extending from a common center)
b : difference, disagreement c : the acquisition of dissimilar characters by related organisms in unlike environments |
• discrepancy
• distinction • diversity • aberration • alteration • deflection • departure • detour • divagation • divergence • division • separation • turning • unlikeness • variety • alterity disagreeing • dissemblance • varying |
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Entrenched, Adj
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(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
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• rooted
• firm • fixed • fortified • dug in |
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Impose, Verb
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Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
Take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment. |
• appoint
• charge • demand • enforce • establish • force • inflict • order • place • promulgate • require • exact • fix • infringe • oblige • obtrude • ordain • force upon • take advantage |
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Inevitable, Adj
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Certain to happen; unavoidable.
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• imminent
• impending • inescapable • inexorable • irresistible • necessary • unavoidable • undeniable • assured • compulsory • decided • destined • determined • fixed • ineluctable • ineludible • inflexible • irrevocable • obligatory • settled • unalterable • unpreventable |
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Infrastructure, Noun
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Foundation.
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• base
• framework • footing • groundwork • root • support |
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Moralistic, Adj
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Characterized by or expressive of a concern with morality.
Characterized by or expressive of a narrow moral attitude. |
• honest
• honorable • humane • principled • proper • virtuous • clean • conscientious • correct • decent • equitable • fair • good • high-principled • noble • respectable • straight |
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Nonpartisan, Adj
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Impartial; not political.
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• independent
• neutral • nonaligned • unbiased • uninvolved • fair • objective • detached • equitable • indifferent • nondiscriminatory • unimplicated • uninfluenced • unprejudiced |
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To Offset, Verb
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Counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect.
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• counterbalance
• balance (out) • cancel (out) • even out/up • counteract • countervail • neutralize • compensate for • make up for • make good • redeem |
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Proximate, Adj
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Close. Nearly accurate.
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• direct
• forthcoming • imminent • near • nearby • next |
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Trenchant, Adj
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Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
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• acerbic
• incisive • mordant • pointed • unsparing • clearstar • critical • distinct • emphatic • energetic • explicit • hurtful • impressive • intense • potent • powerful • severe • sharp • significant • strong • to the pointstar |
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Vibrant, Adj
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Full of energy and enthusiasm.
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• active
• dynamic • energetic • lively • spirited • vigorous • vital • vivid • animated • electrifying • sparkling • vivacious |
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Socioeconomic status
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An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure. Socioeconomic status depends on a combination of variables, including occupation, education, income, wealth, and place of residence.
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Wage
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noun
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, esp. to a manual or unskilled worker. verb Carry on (a war or campaign). |
Noun synonyms: pay, payment, remuneration, salary, stipend, fee, honorarium.
Verb synonyms: engage in, carry on, conduct, execute, pursue, prosecute, proceed with |
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To exploit, Verb
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Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
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• utilize
• harness • use • make use of • turn/put to good use • make the most of • capitalize on • benefit from |
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Exploitation, Noun
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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
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• bleeding
o using o profiteering o abuse o misuse o oppression |
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Salary, Noun
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Money paid for work done.
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• earnings
• fee • income • pay • payroll • wage • recompense • remuneration |
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Deductible, Adj
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Able to be deducted.
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• certain
• conclusive • confirmable • demonstrable • testable • undoubtable • verifiable |
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Supplemental income
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Money added to complete a something, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
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Unemployed, Adj
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(of a person) without a paid job but available to work.
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Jobless
Unoccupied |
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Underemployed, Adj
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(of a person) not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities.
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Unemployable, Adj
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(of a person) not able or likely to get paid employment, esp. because of a lack of skills or qualifications.
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Privilege, Noun
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A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.
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Advantage
Benefit |
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Elite,
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A group of people considered (by others or themselves) to be the best in a particular society or category, esp. because of their power, talent, or wealth.
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Aristocratic
Noble Elect Pick |
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Capitalism, Noun
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An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
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Free market
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Socialism, Noun
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A political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
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Communism
Marxism Collectivism |
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Public assistance, Noun
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Government aid to the poor, disabled, blind, or aged, or to dependent children. In the form of money or vouchers.
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Welfare
Food stamps WIC SNAP |
