a more favorable position
The advantages outweighed the disadvantages, so they decided to go ahead with the surgery.
burden
to weigh down
My friend was burdened by the fact that she now had to care for her sister's five children.
combination
a mixture obtained when two or more things are combined
Hot chocolate and a good book is a perfect combination on a rainy day.
competition
when someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else
With the current recession, competition for jobs is intense.
compulsory
that must be done
Education is compulsory in the United States until the 12th grade.
considerably
worth considering
After ten months of physically therapy, his ability to walk was considerably much better.
contribute
to help to cause or bring about
Many elements contributed to her promotion, the main factor being her ability to work under severe pressure.
disadvantages
a condition or situation which causes problems
Athletes who are not physically fit have many disadvantages during a tournament.
exploitation
use for profit
The company went out of business because of their exploitation of minors in their factories abroad.
finance
to provide the money needed for something to happen
The rich father refused to finance any of his son's adventures since all proved to be unsuccessful.
government-funded
receiving money from the government
She lived in a government-funded housing project.
impoverished
very poor
She grew up in an impoverished family and had never used utensils while eating.
insurance
coverage by contract in which one party agrees to reimburse another for loss that occurs under the terms of the contract
The cost of health insurance is sky rocketing, making it unaffordable for most people.
monopoly
exclusive control of a commodity or service
With the support of the government, the company had a monopoly on the telecommunications industry for 50 years.
portion
a part or share of something larger
A significant portion of his salary goes to charity.
predominantly
mostly
This neighborhood is predominantly comprised of people who moved here during the 1940s.
professionals
a person practicing a profession
The professionals knew what they were doing; they didn’t waste any time.
self-reliance
dependence on one's own powers, resources, skills, thoughts, etc.
Her parents were surprised by the extent of her self-reliance.
subsidized
to pay part of the cost of something
Because she is a low income, single mother, the government subsidizes her rent.
universal
existing everywhere
The universal healthcare proposal was rejected because it lacked credible evidence that it would be effective.
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