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1. A financing or investment instrument issued by a company or government agency that denotes an ownership interest and provides evidence of a debt, a right to share in the earnings of the issuer, or a right in the distribution of a property. 2. An asset pledged to guaranty the repayment of a loan, satisfaction of an obligation, or in compliance with an agreement.

1. A sole proprietor or partner in a partnership to whom the legal requirements under a contract of employment do not apply. He or she may employ others. These individuals obtain their own work or sales and pay their own expenses. 2. The process of earning a living through using one’s own capital, knowledge, intelligence, efficiency and taking a risk.

A perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific bodily condition.

A perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific bodily condition.

The neurophysiological processing of stimuli from the environment. Includes all senses: hearing, vision, taste, smell, etc.

Any period of time devoted to a specific activity.

1. Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent, unexpected blow. 2. The disturbance of function or mental faculties caused by such a blow; violent agitation. 3. A severe offense to one’s sense of propriety and decency; an outrage.

1. A blue-grey, impervious, metamorphic rock that readily splits into thin, smooth-surfaced layers. 2.a. A piece of this material split for use as roofing material or a writing surface. b. A writing tablet made of any material similar to slate. 3. A record of past performance or activity.

Characterized by sharp, quick thought; clever; quick; intelligent; bright.

1. A happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen. 2. To have, produce, or exhibit a smile. 3. To look or regard with amusement or ridicule. 4. To bestow approval. 5. To appear pleasant, agreeable, and non-threatening. 6. Most smiles are fake. A genuine smile occurs when the corners of the mouth go up, the eyes narrow slightly creating crow’s feet, and the upper half of the cheeks rise. This is a direct result of feeling happy. Physiological changes include the heart beating faster, blood flow increasing and skin temperature rising.