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analogous
The present worrying situation is analogous to the troubles in 1950 which also involved ethic tension.
derivative
I found the story thin, shallow and derivative. I had expected do much more.
empirical
His opinions are based on empirical evidence not just personal thoughts and ideas.
expedite
We have developed rapid order processing to expedite deliveries to customers.
inherent
When you look at all the wars and the acts of terrorism and violent crime, it is difficult to deny that violence is inherent in human society.
intricate
The design and workmanship were so complex; I've never seen such intricate patterns before.
notional
My calculation is based on notional figures, since the actual figures are not yet available.
rigid
His rigid adherence to the rules made him unpopular.
genocide
The Cambodian genocide reduced the population by between one and two million and left a scar that will never fade.
conglomerate
Virgin has evolved into a global conglomerate operating a huge number of diverse business sectors from hypermarkets to railways and publishing to banking, and of course not forgetting the airline.