autonomy – n. the ability to make one's own decisions

mortgage – n. a legal agreement by which a bank or other company lends money to a home buyer

unconquerable – adj. of or related to something that cannot be defeated

real wages – n. a tool used by economists that shows the value of pay over long periods of time, and that considers the effects of inflation

leverage – n. the use of credit to increase the amount of money spent on a home purchase

multiply – v. to increase or reproduce in number

status symbol – n. something that a person owns which is costly and shows that they are rich or at a high level in society

classic – adj. very usual, a common example

expensive – adj. pricey or costly

steady – adj. firm in position; not moving