Daily Vocabulary(2009/09/19)

8146.shared values(共有された価値）
These are unconditionally loved by the Japanese populace. You could say that they represent the Japanese peoples' shared values.
8147.beacon(指針、警告）
It casn be a beacon that lets leaders know.
8148.be on guard against (～を警戒している）
Let us be on guard against smoking too much because it could cause health damage.
8149.secrecy(秘密主義）
Secrecy generates suspicion which in turn can lead to hostility.
8150.toxic(有害な、ひどい）
Toxic gossip thrives in their absence.
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