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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Philanthropic | unselfish, kind |
| Unresolved | moot, doubtful |
| Stimulate | tonic, invigorating, bracing |
| Facilitate | make easy/easier |
| phenomenon | occurrence, event, happening |
| Plausible | credible, reasonable |
| jargon | specialized language |
| Alienated | estranged, divide, distance |
| Objective | even-handed, equitable |
| Aspire | desire, hope for, dream |
| Traumatic | heartbreaking, painful |
| Impulsivity | emotional, uninhibited |
| philanthropist | sponsor, backer |
| controversial | disputed, at issue, disputable |
| oppression | abuse, maltreatment |
| accountability | responsibility, liability |
| incident | event, occurrence, episode, experience |
| Biased | prejudice, influence, color |
| unpretentious | natural, straightforward, open, honest |
| Ethical | moral, social, behavioral |
| self-analysis | deep thought, self-examination, reflection |
| incarcerated | intern, confine, detain, hold, immure |
| Unanimity | concord, accord, unity, consent |
| Jaundice | bitter, resentful, cynical |
| aspire | desire, hope for, dream ofbitter, resentful, cynical |
| Petitioned | request, ask,press |
| Scrutiny | examination, inspection, survey, study, investigation |
| Spawned | create, issue, make, generate |
| perpetrator | criminal, soldier, killer, hit person |
| Inclusive | overall, full, all-around |
| Impede | block, check, stop |
| Compassion | pity, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, |
| Injustice | unfairness, unjustness, inequity |
| Exonerate | absolve, clear,discharge |