to support an idea advocating for the homeless was a passion for the new governor.
bribe
money or actions given illegally for something
It was impossible to get the contract without giving them a bribe.
circulation
the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine sold at one time
The town newspaper's circulation never increased because no one moved in or moved out of town.
definite
without doubt
It was difficult to make definite plans because of his travel schedule.
favorably
in an advantageous way
He was an exceptional student with good moral values, and his professors always looked favorably on him.
financial district
an area of city where businesses are located
My father works in the financial district and never takes his car because it's so congested there.
fundamental
basic, primary
The fundamental difference between the two education philosophies is that one believes in allowing the child to dictate what he wants to learn.
indices
an indicator, such as labels on a graph or other symbols about money and economics
The economic indices published in the magazine indicated that the economy was improving.
laissez-faire
An economic doctrine that opposes governmental regulation in commerce beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate according to its own economic laws
Many people were drawn to that country because of the laissez-faire form of government.
logical
using a system of reasoning
The man was very logical and did not like to have discussions with people who were emotional.
net worth
the value of all of one's property minus what one owes in debts
The author's net worth is valued at over 50 million dollars.
newsstand
a table or temporary structure used as a small shop for selling newspapers and magazines outside in public places
She bought the morning paper from the newsstand right outside the subway station.
philosophy
the basic principles of a particular field of knowledge
His philosophy in life is to do what you can and leave the rest to God.
practice
to do something regularly or as a habit
After his friend died from drinking too much, he always practices moderation when he drinks.
readership
the people who read a certain newspaper, people who regularly buy a magazine
After new management took over the magazine, the readership increased 50%.
rely
to depend on
After the birth of her child, she relied heavily on her mother for support.
source
beginning, origin
Tests did not show the source of the problem; the doctors were very baffled.
tip
idea; suggestion
The professor gave the students a few useful tips regarding exam preparation.
trusted
to have confidence in something, or to believe in someone
His trusted friend of 30 years betrayed him.
upfront
obtained in advance
Before we can purchase the building, we need to pay them two million dollars upfront.
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