the part of society, universities, that is connected with studying and thinking
He spent more than 40 years in academia.
acclaimed
public congratulations
He was an acclaimed athlete that had completed in two summer Olympics.
brutalized
to treat someone in a cruel and violent way
The video showed how the man was brutalized by the police.
critic
a person who reviews and gives opinions about art, music, film, etc
My aunt is the food critic for our local newspaper.
distinction
excellence
He holds the distinction of being the only person from the university to win the prestigious tournament.
exile
to force someone out of his or her home country
After the death threats on his life, he took his family and went into exile in France.
factions
a group of people within a larger group
One faction of the political party was very conservative.
harmony
when people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together
There was great harmony between the siblings in the Park family.
negotiate
to reach an agreement through discussion
The employees negotiated a new contract with their employer.
outspoken
saying clearly what one thinks
She is very outspoken about civil rights.
overwhelmingly
very great or very large
The reception of the soldier back in his hometown was overwhelmingly positive.
persecuted
to treat people unjustly or cruelly
Christians are still persecuted in many countries today.
premiere
the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment
The two sisters went to the premiere of Will Smith's movie.
recurring
to happen many times or to happen again
Loss of a father is a recurring theme in Spielberg's movies.
regimes
government, system of ruling
The new political party replaced the regime of kings and queens.
repercussions
a reaction to something esp. bad events
The repercussions of getting bad grades was that he was grounded from his computer for a month.
theme
a central idea or main pattern, such as in daily life, an artistic work, or another area
The theme of the movie was about loyalty.
tortured
physical abuse that causes great pain and mental anguish
The prisoners were not tortured during their captivity.
tyrannical
unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe
She left her home to escape her tyrannical father.
uneasy
nervous
She had an uneasy feeling about her husband's trip to the jungle.
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