040. The Haves and The Have-Nots

in every important respect

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

a disrespectful act

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

a level of personal income defining the state of poverty

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

the set of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation or event that provide clarity and understanding

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

food that is essential to one's growth and health

not having enough food to develop or function normally

affected by a lack of proper nutrition, resulting in inadequate nourishment for overall well-being

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

the capability to read and write

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

the condition or practice of maintaining clean and healthy environments, especially in public places, to prevent the spread of disease

lacking the basic necessities of life

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

to assign someone or something into a particular group or category based on shared characteristics or criteria

abundant wealth

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

suffering from extreme deprivation

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

the economic condition in which credit is difficult to secure and interest rates are high

to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available