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July 29th, 2002
AGITA
Acid indigestion.
Usage: Business report.
Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
BREATHALYZER
A trademark used for a device that detects and measures alcohol in expired air so as to determine the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood.
Usage: Report on pilot suspected of trying to board and pilot a flight allegedly while under the influence of alcohol.
Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
KEYNESIAN
The advocacy of monetary and fiscal programs by government to increase employment and spending, based on the economic theories of John M. Keynes and his followers.
Usage: Business report.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
PROBITY
Adherence to the highest principles and ideals.
Usage: Business report.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.

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