Wordly Wise, Lessons 1-10 Midterm 2 (7th)

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What does 'impede' mean in the context of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

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To impede means to hinder or obstruct. In this context, it means that the act did not really stop the trusts from continuing as usual.

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What does it mean to 'acknowledge' someone's rights?

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To acknowledge means to admit that something exists or is true. In this context, it means to admit that American customers' rights exist.

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What are 'stringent' standards?

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Stringent standards are very strict and demanding rules or requirements.

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What does 'aghast' mean?

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Aghast means shocked or filled with horror. In this context, lawmakers were shocked by the industrialist's practices.

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What does 'invincible' mean?

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Invincible means unable to be defeated or overcome.

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What is the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

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The Sherman Antitrust Act was designed to prevent monopolies and promote competition in the marketplace.

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What is a monopoly?

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A monopoly is a market structure where a single seller or producer controls the entire supply of a product or service.

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What does it mean to 'admit' something?

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To admit means to acknowledge or accept the truth of something.

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What is the significance of 'rights' in a democratic society?

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Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement that are essential for the protection of individuals.

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What does it mean for standards to be 'strict'?

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Strict standards are rules that are enforced rigorously and allow little to no flexibility.