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Hedonism
[heed-n-iz-uhm] |
Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.
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Bootleg
[boot-leg] |
To make, sell, or transport alcoholic liquor for sale illegally
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Speakeasy
[speek-ee-zee] |
A place for the illegal sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks, as during Prohibition in the United States
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Gangster
[gang-ster] |
A member of an organized group of criminals also called a racketeer of mobster.
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Recession
[ri-sesh-uhn] |
An extended decline in general business activity, typically three or more consecutive quarters of falling real gross national product.
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Taboo
[tuh-boo] |
A ban or inhibition resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
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Mediocre
[mee-dee-oh-ker] |
Of average or poor quality.
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Embezzle
[em-bez-uhl] |
To take money fraudulently from a company or acquaintance.
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Speculation
[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] |
Buying or selling in hopes of profiting from changes in market prices.
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Fraud
[frawd] |
A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain.
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