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garbage – n. often used to refer specifically to food waste that is being thrown out

apply – v. to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing

interview – n. a formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position

allowance – n. an amount of money that is given to someone regularly or for a specific purpose

qualify – v. to have the right to do, have or be a part of something

irregularity – n. something that is not usual or proper and that usually indicates dishonest behavior -- usually plural

gross domestic product – n. the total value of the goods and services produced by the people of a nation during a year not including the value of income earned in foreign countries (abbreviation: GDP)

slum – n. an area of a city where poor people live and the buildings are in bad condition