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Question 1:
One criticism of American society and capitalism states that people value commodities more than spending time with other people.*^*It also states that citizens define their self worth by how much they own. The acquisition of commodities becomes a petty race to*^*achieve asset superiority over others as many try to " ....... the Joneses" in an attempt to gain or maintain a social level.
A. beat out
B. keep up with
C. dominate
D. squelch

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