unstable ­– adj. likely to change; not secure

impact – n. a powerful or major influence or effect

positive – adj. good or useful

bribe – n. something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something

feasibility study – n. a study to show if something can be done

impunity – n. freedom from punishment, harm, or loss — usually used in the phrase with impunity

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