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mislabeling (n)
to label (something) incorrectly or falsely
outsource(v)
business practice in which a company hires a third party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company.
shareholder (n)
a person who holds at least one share in a company
indispensable
absolutely necessary
fraud (n)
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
to be mired in (v)
involved or entrapped in trouble or difficulty
rejig
organize (something) differently; rearrange
hefty (adj)
large and heavy
cook the books
alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally
subsidiary (n)
a company controlled by a holding company.
allege (v)
to make an accusation or claim, especially about a crime or wrongdoing
paint a bleak picture
describe a situation as very bad or hopeless
comply (v)
act in accordance with a wish or command
lucrative (adj)
producing much money or making a large profit
intrusive
causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
gig
a job, especially one that is temporary or freelance and performed on an informal or on-demand basis
whistleblower (n)
a person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity
hone
to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose
consistent
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate
modulation (n)
an inflection of the tone or pitch of the voice