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spirits – n. the liquid containing ethanol and water that is distilled from an alcoholic liquid or mash —often used in the plural form

addictive – adj. causing a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something

controversy – n. argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : strong disagreement about something among a large group of people

irregularity – n. Something that is not usual or proper and that usually indicates dishonest behavior

integrity – n. the quality of being honest and fair

overwhelmed – adj. overcome by force or numbers

carcinogen – n. a substance or agent causing cancer

consequence – n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

consumption – n. the act of eating or drinking something

attractiveness – n. having the power or quality of drawing interest

affordability – n. having a cost that is not too high