Human trafficking involves criminal practices that abuse and exploit victims for profit through means that are degrading, horrifying, and cause lasting harm. It is a widespread and growing problem that remains preventable if given sufficient attention.

1. Dictionary of Human Trafficking

2. Human Trafficking[hyoo-muhntraf-ik⋅ing]

3. Disgusting[dis-guhs-ting]

4. Criminal[krim-uh-nl]

5. Degrading[di-grey-ding]

6. Abusive[uh-byoo-siv]

7. Deplorable[di-plawr-uh-buhl]

8. Grueling[groo-uh-ling]

9. Profitable[prof-i-tuh-buhl]

10. Horrifying[hawr-uh-fahy-ing]

11. Deceitful[di-seet-fuhl]

12. Powerful[pou-er-fuhl]

13. Scarring[skahr-ing]

14. Pervasive[per-vey-siv]

15. Rampant[ram-puhnt]

16. Colossal[kuh-los-uhl]

17. Imminent[im-uh-nuhnt]

18. Ignored[ig-nawr-ed]

19. Preventable[pri-vent⋅a⋅ble]

20. Human trafficking is________. [[you fill in the blank]]