to deal with
The new policy addresses the issue of poverty in children.
argued
present logically
She argued her case before the judges.
bent
an inclination
After taking a sculpting class, she discovered her artistic bent.
by and large
in general; on the whole by and large, there is not much to be said of the new system.
capitalist
an advocate of capitalism
Efficiency is important in a capitalist economy.
contemporary
in the style of the present or recent times
She favored contemporary over classic designs.
cruel
willing to cause others mental or physical pain
The prisoner of war suffered cruel treatment during his captivity.
despots
king with unlimited powers
Ivan the Terrible was a Russian despot who ruled for over 30 years.
egregious
outstanding for undesirable qualities
The teacher made an egregious mistake, and the students had to take the test over.
endorsement
support; backing
The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.
exploit
to make use of or get benefit from something or someone, usually in an unfair way
Some textile factories exploit children and make them work under deplorable conditions.
factions
A group of persons forming a cohesive contentious minority within a larger group
There were several factions that fought for control of the country.
identity
who or what something is
After living in American for 30 years, she faced an identity crises when she returned to her homeland.
inhumane
unmoved by the suffering of others
She was sent to jail for her inhumane treatment of animals.
rationality
reasonableness or the possession or use of reason
There was no rationality in the way he behaved in front of the guests.
reflective
meditative
The current economic situation is reflective of the government's management of tax dollars.
sentiments
a thought, opinion, or judgment
After the bombing, anti-American sentiments swept through the country.
theorists
One who theorizes
Some educational theorists believe education is initiated by students and not teachers.
uprisings
an outbreak against a government
An uprising of the people occurred because of lack of food.
warranted
to serve as justification or reasonable grounds for an act or belief
Her behavior warranted extreme disciplinary measures.
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