| A | B |
|---|
| absenteeism (def.) | (n) frequently not being present |
| absenteeism (sent.) | He missed 55 days of school; is a problem for him. |
| botulism (def.) | (n) disease of the nervous system caused by spoiled foods |
| botulism (sent.) | ___ kills many people in third world countries, because refrigeration is not readily available. |
| capitalism (def.) | (n) an economic system of investment and ownership to exchange wealth by individuals or corporations |
| capitalism (sent.) | (n) an economic system of investment and ownership to exchange wealth by individuals or corporations |
| colloquialism (def.) | (n) an ordinary expression |
| colloquialism (sent.) | “Cool” is a ___ that is used by kids in their everyday speech. |
| egoism (def.) | (n) the habit of valuing only things that deal with your own personal interests |
| egoism (sent.) | His ___ caused many to look down on him, because he only thinks about himself. |
| altruism (def.) | (n) self-less concern for the welfare of others |
| altruism (sent.) | The actor Paul Newman was known for his ___, giving so much to charity. |
