prop up or support
Many candidates have to appease their constituents to bolster their popularity among the populace.
brutality
the quality of being brutal; cruelty
There have been reported many unjust police brutality against normal civilians in high-crime areas.
conduct
to direct or take part in the operation or management of
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
ethical
relating to behavior in accordance with an idea of right conduct (syn. moral / ant. immoral, unethical)
The committee is in place to ensure the ethical treatment of all research animals.
horrific
causing horror
The death scene was horrific.
immorality
immoral quality, character, or conduct
Stealing and murdering are both considered conducts of immorality.
impose
to force upon
Some countries are imposing economic sanctions on the nation to pressure them to comply with international standards for human rights.
inspire
stimulate to activity
President Lincoln inspired many to push forward during difficult times.
invest
to spend money with the expectation of earning more money back (ant. divest, sell)
We're going to invest some money into a college savings plan for our son.
majority
the larger part; more than half (ant. minority)
The majority of the class wanted the professor to delay the exam by a week, but she refused.
manufacture
the making of goods
Chevrolet manufactures cars.
polarize
a state in which light rays exhibit different qualities in different directions
The design of the new pair of sunglasses polarizes the light away from the eyes.
precedent
an identical previous example
This civil case will create a new precedent for those who go through an in-just arrest.
protests
To object to
Many people got together to protest the new bill that was introduced.
raging
angry fury
A raging tsunami struck the southeast coast.
segregation
the act or practice of segregating
The United States in the past century illegalized segregation, so that whites and other ethnic minorities can live together.
slavery
the condition of a slave; to be in bondage slavery in some countries still exists today because it provides an inexpensive labor force.
sole
being the only one
He was the sole beneficiary of his parents will.
swept
to move or pass in a swift but stately manner
She was swept away by the man’s handsome appearance.
viable
capable of living
It is still viable that he will recover.
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