Economic Disparities

noun a thing that is fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

adjective fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

• The two companies had disparate approaches to marketing.
• Their tastes in music were so disparate, they could never agree on a playlist.
• I can't believe how disparate our shoe collections are!
• The artist's use of disparate colors created a visually striking masterpiece.

noun a difference or conflict in opinions, interests, or viewpoints

• The divergence in opinions among the board members led to a lengthy debate.
• There was a big divergence in what everyone thought about the movie.
• There was a major split in the group's feelings on the issue.
• The river split into two, showing a clear divergence in its path.

noun A break or opening in a barrier or structure

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• There is a significant gap in the data that needs to be addressed.
• We need to fill in the gap in our knowledge about this topic.
• I can't believe there's such a big gap in your story.
• The generation gap between us is evident in our taste in music.

adjective relating to areas that are far from the center of a town or city

• The outlying regions of the country are often overlooked in discussions about economic development.
• The outlying neighborhoods don't get as much attention as the city center.
• I heard there's a cool party happening in the outlying area tonight.
• Her outlying thoughts wandered far from the task at hand.

noun a strong devotion to the interests of one's own region or section of the country, often at the expense of the national interest

• Sectionalism was a prominent factor in the division of the country during the Civil War.
• People's sectionalism often leads to heated debates about regional differences.
• The sectionalism between the East and West Coasts is real.
• In a figurative sense, sectionalism can be seen as building walls between different groups of people.

noun a run-down or dilapidated urban area with a high concentration of poverty and social problems

• The city council is working to address the issues facing the residents of skid row.
• I heard there's a new shelter opening up on skid row.
• Don't go wandering around skid row at night, it can be dangerous.
• After losing his job, he felt like he had hit rock bottom and was living on skid row.

noun A person's occupation or position within society

• Individuals from all walks of life attended the conference.
• People from different walks of life came to the party.
• No matter what your walk of life is, you can still succeed.
• The journey through education is a walk of life that never truly ends.