English Vocab Lesson 20

Thanks to the women's rights movement, legally, women can no longer be -----, or bullied, for holding jobs that were formerly held only by men. And women should no longer have to hide their views like smugglers carrying -----.

Browbeaten...contraband

You pointed out that feminist have works to promote change through the official channels of a government -----.

Bureaucracy

The other day, you made a thoughtless, ----- remark about the woman's rights movement. The comments seems to be made -----, as if on a whim, so you decided to set the record straight.

inane...arbitrary

You're -----, carefully chosen remarks strongly impressed your listener.

permediated

For example, in 1977, President Carter chose Gloria Steinem to sit on the National Committee on the Observance of International Women's Year. His choice was not -----; it was carefully -----, or thoughts out, based on her impressive reputation.

Arbitrary...premeditated

Many people have strong opinions about women's rights. The best speakers on the subject express thoughtful, objective views, not -----, ----- ones.

Inane...arbitrary

As a woman, Steinem feels very strongly about the interests and rights of all women. But in her pursuit of civil and equal rights, she must be ----- and not offend anyone who might help her cause.

Politic

Like any special-interest group, the women's rights movement has appointed a few ----- to represent the views of many.

Proxies

You convinced your listeners that most feminists are not merely looking for ----- on which to hang the blame for the problems of women.

Scapegoats

Clearly, the movement is not -----; it is likely to continue for long time.

transient