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.