attractive – adj. having a feature or quality that people like
index – n. a number that indicates changes in the level of something (such as a stock market) when it rises or falls
isolationism – n. the belief that a country should not be involved with other countries; a policy of not making agreements or working with other countries
firm – n. a business organization
contingency plan – n. a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason
follow suit – expression. to do the same thing that someone else has just done