Economy
This word refers to having wealth or abundance of material goods.
affluence
To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.
ostracize
a person who advocates for something
Proponent
Pet enthusiasts prize this creature for calm temperament and its unique molting process, yet in the wild it serves as an important nocturnal predator.
Tarantula
This popular plant with red and green leaves is often used as holiday decoration.
a poinsettia
Efforts to promote the welfare of others, often through donations or charitable acts.
philanthropy
The process of absorbing and integrating ideas, culture, or people into a larger group.
assimilate
Showing determination and firmness in belief or purpose.
resolute
Charlotte Brontë’s novel that blends romance and suspense, with chilling encounters and mysterious events that test the main character's courage and morality.
Jane Eyre
The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in which country during the 19th century?
England
one of a number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision, e.g., in business
ramification
spreading widely throughout an area or group
Pervasive
Relevant and closely connected to the matter being discussed.
germane
This cognitive tendency occurs when people let the fear of losing what they currently have prevent them from pursuing potentially better options.
status quo bias
In Japan, a surprisingly popular Christmas tradition involves eating this fast food every Christmas, which became a marketing phenomenon in the 1970s.
KFC
The tendency of prices, emotions, or conditions to change rapidly and unpredictably.
volatility
This word refers to fairness and justice in treatment or opportunity.
equity
A guess or opinion formed without sufficient evidence.
conjecture
What are the full names of Ben&Jerry's founders?
Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen
In Spain, children receive gifts from the “Three Wise Men” rather than Santa Claus. On which date do they traditionally receive them?
January 6 (Epiphany)
When separate ideas or groups come together to form a unified whole, e.g., merging companies or resources
Coalesce
Social hierarchy or classification into layers, often by wealth or status.
stratification
any of the different ways in which a set of things can be ordered
permutation
During which event was the famous "I have a dream" speech delivered by Martin Luther King?
the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963)
The original “Silent Night” carol was first performed in 1818 in this country.
Austria (Austrian Empire), 1818