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Word alternative consumer discrimination earn encourage ignore illusion immigrant irrelevant lonely observe own participation poverty practical rise skill vocational volunteer widow

Definition, meaning choice, selection, option person who buys things treating people unfairly because of differences in race, gender, etc. get money through working give help, support or confidence don't pay attention false idea, dream person who comes into a country to live not related or applicable without needed companionship perceive thorough the senses, see possess taking part, getting involved in a group activity condition of being poor useful and realistic go up, get higher ability, talent pertaining to a specific job person who gives service without pay woman whose husband has died

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