being extremely mean or violent
She tells him a terrifying story?about the brutal death of a man they both served with.
compel
to cause someone to do something
The newspaper article compelled me to write a letter to the editor.
flaw
a quality that makes something imperfect
The jeweler found a small flaw in my diamond.
hazardous
dangerous, potentially harmful
Smoking cigarrettes is hazardous to your health.
industrial
related to industry or people involved in industry
Some politicians still deny the link between industrial pollution and global warming.
manifesto
a public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones
In their election manifesto, the replublican party proposed universal healthcare.
oppress
to press down; to rule in a cruel way
The evil dictator oppressed his people, taking all he could from them and treating them like slaves.
philosopher
a person who studies ideas about things such as the meaning of life and truth
The German philosopher Karl Marx wrote the book Das Kapital.
revolution
overthrow of government
The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.