4. (Para. 2) debacle

Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education. (CET4-2011.12)

Look at how these words are used in Passage A. Find other words in the passage that have similar(S) or opposite(O) meanings. 1. (Para. 1) misdemeanor 2. (Para. 1) stringent 3.(Para.1) immense 4. (Para. 2) debacle 5. (Para. 4) defect 6. (Para. 5) culpable 7. (Para. 6) skullduggery 8. (Para. 6) lax 9. (Para. 7) regime 10. (Para. 8) deception S(para.5) O:(para.6 or 7) S:(para.4) S:(para.2) S:(para.4) O:(para.1) S:(para.6) O:(para.1) S:(para.7) S:(para.6)