Sociology Flashcards
1
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boom
A
a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success
2
Q
consensus
A
an opinion that all members of a group agree with
3
Q
engage in
A
to take part in something; to make somebody take part in something
4
Q
gray area
A
unclear
5
Q
incentive
A
something that encourages you to do something
6
Q
labor
A
the people who work or are available for work in a country or company
7
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leisure
A
time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying
8
Q
menial
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not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid
9
Q
respectively
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in the same order as the people or things already mentioned
10
Q
the going rate
A
the typical price or salary for something
11
Q
the odds are
A
it is likely
12
Q
thriving
A
continuing to be successful, strong, healthy, etc.
