unfortunately
I would applaud the industry's disinterest
in what straight men think, but unfortunately
my Balmain jacket is so restrictive around the chest
that I can't actually raise my arms to clap.
antibacterial
... That's why frequent, proper handwashing
is so important in preventing spread of the flu
other viruses and germs. An antibacterial soap
like Dial Complete foaming hand wash kills 99.9% of germs.
contradict
History, however, is full of examples
which contradict this optimism. One obvious recent
example is the 1997 general election, which took place
on a much more pronounced economic up curve
than anything Labour can hope for in 2010.
contrive
Some movies, made especially for the undemanding,
easy-living days of summer, contrive to linger
on after the season has passed. Finding them
in a local theater is like shaking forgotten grains
of beach sand out of a shoe.
inverse
I am embarrassed to say however that I have
an economics degree. I understand
the inverse relationship between yield
and bond valuations but I found the wording
of this article a bit confusing.
obstruct
In that case, authorities charged two teenagers
with the attack, and four police officers
were indicted on a variety of charges.
Three of the officers were accused of conspiring
to obstruct the investigation of the case,
and a fourth was charged in a separate case…
oppress
They know they cannot continue to oppress others,
deprive them of human rights, steal their wealth,
in the face of a free and active press.
They must silence those who would hold them to account.
Standpoint
A: What's your standpoint on this matter?
B: I hold my point: we will go there by sea.