Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed
avid
To try to equal; to imitate
emulate
a fictitious name used by an author; a pen name
pseudonym
brief
concise
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection applied to human society was called what?
Social Darwinism
Deserving contempt or scorn
despicable
To install in office with a formal ceremony
To begin officially or mark the opening of
inaugurate
An owner of a store or another business
proprietor
Chaotic; unruly
turbulent
A ruthlessly powerful business owner in the late 19th century considered to have become wealthy by exploiting natural resources, corrupting politicians, or other unethical means
robber baron
capable of recovering quickly from misfortune : able to bounce back after a setback or hardship
resilient
To spread throughout
pervade
Great disturbance or agitation
turbulence
Eager, enthusiastic
avid
An economic system characterized by private ownership of business, free trade and competition
Capitalism
Degrading
demeaning
To reject bluntly
rebuff
The ability to recover
resilience
gruff
brusque
A company acquires other companies in the same industry to grow the company, decrease competition, diversify or reach new markets and customers
horizontal integration
Spreading throughout
pervasive
To bring to mind, often by a suggestion
To call forth; to produce
evoke
The act of installing in office
inauguration
painful
excruciating
Company that controls all or nearly all the business in a particular industry
monopoly