Discrimination
Definition: the practice of treating someone or a particular group in society less fairly than others
Usage: The restaurant owner was accused of discrimination when he refused to serve some customers.
Bicameral
Definition: having two main parts, such as the Senate and the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress
Usage: Their government is based on bicameralism
Amphibious
Definition: able to live both on land and in water
Usage: Amphibious vehicles
Resurgence
Definition: the return and growth of an activity that had stopped
Usage: The political party had a resurgence in the 1990's.
Gust
Definition: a sudden strong increase in the amount and speed of wind that is blowing | a sudden strong expression of emotion
Usage : A gust of laughter greeted him as he walked into the room.
Akin
Definition: similar or related to
Usage: Foxes are closely akin to dogs
Clamor
Definition: to demand something loudly
Usage: There was quite a clamor when the travelers returned home.
Cynosure
Definition: a person or thing that is the center of attention
Usage: The wonderful singer became the cynosure of all of the people on the plaza.
Jubilation
Definition: a feeling of great happiness because of a success
Usage: His resignation was greeted by jubilation on the streets of Sofia.
Autonomy
Definition: the freedom for a country, a region, or an organization to govern itself independently
Usage : The territory has been granted autonomy
Condiment
Definition: a sauce, etc. that is used to give flavor to food, or that is eaten with food
Usage : The cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
Brace
Definition: to prepare someone/yourself for something difficult or unpleasant that is going to happen
Usage: The lights showed the old timbers used to brace the roof.
Noxious
Definition: poisonous or harmful
Usage: Noxious fumes came from upstairs and effected everyone in the building
Repugnant
Definition: making you feel strong dislike or disgust
Usage: The entertainment-based rhetoric with which audience of television channels are fed is repugnant to the sensitive.
Bias
Definition: to unfairly influence someone's opinions or decisions
2) to have an effect on the results of research or an experiment so that they do not show the real situation
Usage : The ruling party biased the electorate with false empathy for the common man
