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Term | Definition |
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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 |