For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
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gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
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gig -
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.
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sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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brat -
A child, typically a badly behaved one
Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.
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cog -
A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.
The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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evince -
Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
His sense of charity was evinced by the fact that he handed money to every homeless person he saw.
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getaway -
A good location for a short vacation
Phil and Sandra loved their cabin in the woods, and it was perfect for a short getaway weekend vacation.
