Economic Policy Concepts

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a large group of people gathered closely together

adverb in a manner that involves a large group of people gathered closely together

  • The security guards had to crowd in to control the large group of protesters.
  • Let's crowd in together so we can all fit in the photo.
  • We should crowd in at the front of the line to get the best view.
  • Negative thoughts can crowd in and make it hard to focus on the positive aspects of life.

noun a difficult choice between three options or possibilities

  • The economist presented a trilemma involving economic growth, income inequality, and environmental sustainability.
  • I'm stuck in a trilemma trying to decide between going out with friends, studying for exams, or catching up on sleep.
  • I'm in a trilemma about which movie to watch tonight - action, comedy, or horror?
  • She found herself in a trilemma of emotions, torn between love, anger, and sadness.