deteriorate – v. to become worse as time passes

system – n. a way of managing, controlling, organizing or doing something that follows a set of rules or a plan

efficiently – adv. producing desired results without wasting materials, time or energy

fire – v. to dismiss (someone) from a job

garbage dump – n. an area where trash and food waste is placed; a place where things that are no longer useful or wanted have been thrown out

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