For the Week ending 01/01/10
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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something that acts as a deterrent; hindrance
Social welfare programs provide much needed help, but may act as a _______ for seeking productive work. |
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false information deliberately and often covertly spread in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth
Financial _______ led many to lose their retirement savings in the Enron scandal. |
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the conscious use of permanent personnel reductions in an attempt to improve efficiency (euphemism for layoff or firing.)
Many employees who thought they had secure jobs found themselves unemployed from _______ of their company trying to avoid bankruptcy. |
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things which is not to be discussed; underwear or lingerie
The fraternity raided the girl's dorm and confiscated _______. |
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put to death; killed.
Pets are almost always _______ by intravenous injection. |