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Black Friday - The day after US Thanksgiving, when lots of shops offer discounts on goods for Christmas shopping.
Secular - A word used to describe something that is not connected with the religious or spiritual sphere.
Theologian - A person who studies religious beliefs.
Capitalism - A form of economy characterised by private property and competition between companies.
Insatiable - Impossible to satisfy.
Consumerism - Society’s obsession with acquiring consumer goods.
Adrenaline - A hormone made by the body in response to a stressful or threatening situation.