What could be the closest meaning of the word 'core' in the first sentence?
We buy foods, clothes or everyday essentials. The highlighted word refers to ______ .
Spending is a part of our life. The underlined word is a/an _____ .
The word 'compulsive' means ______ .
The word 'consumer' mentioned in the passage means _____ .
The word 'persuade' in the text could be best replaced by _______ .