explicit
Writers in the United States, France and Germany
have filed lawsuits seeking to stop Google from
digitizing works without the explicit permission
of copyright holders. Some litigants have demanded
monetary compensation for scanned books
perplex
Hearing allegations of cruelty to animals
in research settings, many are perplexed that
anyone would deliberately harm an animal.
apparent
It was apparent to me we had to make some adjustments.
I know normally, people don't want to hear about
adjustments and I know anytime you have known players
and you trade them for unknown players, it's not popular.
fantasy
Sociological studies have shown, there's a clear
connection between skin color and socioeconomic status.
It's not some fantasy. There is prejudice
against dark-skinned people, especially women
in the so-called marriage market."
phenomenon
This phenomenon has created serious concerns
over the role of smaller economic firms,
of national businessmen and over the ultimate stability
of the world economy.
represent
Such large, impersonal manipulation of capital and
industry greatly increased the numbers and importance
of shareholders as a class, an element in national life
representing irresponsible wealth detached from the land
and the duties of the landowners.
complexion
Like every Disney prince, Naveen seems completely
unattainable Prince Naveen has a tannish complexion,
but he clearly isn't African-American.
shortlist
A: Who is on the shortlist for this campaign?
B: Barack Obama and John McCain.