| Absolute adverb | An adverb that does not allow for comparisons.
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| Adverb clause | A group of words that modifies verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; has a subject and predicate but cannot stand by itself.
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| Circumstantial evidence | Facts offered as evidence from which other information is inferred. It is not direct evidence.
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| Double negative | A sentence construction in which two negative words are used in the same clause when one is sufficient.
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| Ethical decisions | Decisions made according to the principles of right and wrong.
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| Ethical dilemma | A confusing situation that requires a choice of action based upon ethics.
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| Ethics | A system of moral principles.
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| Insider trading | An illegal act of selling or buying stocks based on privileged information received before the purchase or sale.
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| Subordinating conjunctions | Words that introduce a dependent clause and link to an independent clause.
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| Value system | Determination of importance according to personal beliefs.
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