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An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

having qualities traditionally associated with men

a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment

a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

A large pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with soft material for sleeping on.

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

to increase something as much as possible

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

A complex network of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate.

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

the period of time between two events; meanwhile

carefully considered and deliberate

relating to machines or the way they work

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

a written message, typically in a business setting

Worth remembering because it is special or unusual.

A structure or event established to remind people of a person or event.

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

a particular way of thinking; mindset or outlook

in a way that relates to the mind or intellect rather than the body

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Only; nothing more than.

to combine or join together to form one entity

A quality or feature that deserves praise or reward; to deserve or be worthy of.

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon