Word Meanings and Building Knowledge

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inflation

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a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money

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economist

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an expert in economics

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basics

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the essential facts or principles of a subject

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consumer

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a person who purchases goods and services for personal use

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stable

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not likely to change or fail; firmly established

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decline

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a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value

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boost

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an increase or improvement

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funds

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money that is available for spending or investment

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outlaw

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a person who has broken the law and who is not protected by it

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currency

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a system of money in general use in a particular country