Unit 7 - 7B

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Many young people dream of becoming a politician.

a politically organized entity such as a state, nation, or community

The European Union is a unique supranational polity.

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security.

related to or characteristic of an economic system where private ownership, profit-making, and market competition are central

The capitalist economy encourages entrepreneurship and investment in pursuit of financial gain.

an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals and businesses own the means of production and operate for profit.

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

a professional who studies and analyzes economic theories, trends, and data to provide insights into economic issues

The economist predicted a downturn in the housing market based on current economic indicators.

the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

The country's economy grew rapidly due to investments in technology and infrastructure.

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

Rising unemployment rates were a major economic concern during the recession.

using resources wisely and efficiently and minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses

The new model is an economical car that saves on fuel without sacrificing performance.

a person or company that prepares a piece of land for residential or commercial use

The developer has plans to build a new shopping center on this plot of land.

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

The development of new technologies has transformed modern life.

to change and become stronger or more advanced

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

to change and become stronger or more advanced

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

a person or organization that provides money or resources to a business or project with the expectation of making a profit

The investor provided capital to help the startup launch.

the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit

She made a significant investment in stocks, hoping to see substantial returns over the next few years.

a person who owns or operates a large business involved in the production or manufacturing of goods, typically in an industrial sector

The industrialist invested heavily in new technology to modernize his factories.

develop industry; become industrial

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

The automotive industry is a major contributor to the national economy.

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

The city's economy thrived due to its industrial base, which included manufacturing plants and factories.

a person or organization that creates, designs, or manufactures goods in order to sell them in the market for profit

The local farm is a major producer of organic vegetables.

something that is created or grown for sale

The bakery's best-selling product is its freshly baked bread.

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

The factory increased its production of cars to meet rising demand.

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

The productive meeting resulted in several innovative solutions to the problem.

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

The car manufacturer introduced a new model that promised better fuel efficiency.

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

The company manufactures electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

The environmentalist organized a campaign to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans.

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Conserving water is beneficial for the environment.

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Environmental pollution, such as air and water pollution, poses threats to both human health and the ecosystem.

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants.

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.