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| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| ageism |
the act of having a bad opinion of, or not treating in a fair way, a person or group of people based on age. This kind of discrimination is often against older people. |
| anger |
a strong feeling caused when someone or something has done something wrong to you or when you think that something is bad or not fair. [1/2 definitions] |
| badmouth |
(informal) to speak of in a way that is not kind or fair. |
| below the belt |
not fair. |
| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. [1/3 definitions] |
| bumper car |
one of a number of miniature electric cars that are part of an amusement at a fair or carnival. People ride in the cars and try to bump into other cars or escape from being bumped. The cars are designed to be safe and enjoyable for the riders. |
| cakewalk |
an amusement at a carnival or fair, wherein people march to music and compete for the prize of cake. [1/5 definitions] |
| candid |
not biased; fair; just. [1/4 definitions] |
| candor |
lack of bias; fair-mindedness. [1/2 definitions] |
| carnival |
a fair that travels from place to place and offers rides, games, and shows. |
| carry one's weight |
to work and produce results as well as everyone else; contribute one's fair share to some effort. |
| Caucasoid |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of a human racial group originating in Europe, North Africa, western Asia, and India, generally characterized by fair to brown skin and straight to curly hair of any color. [1/2 definitions] |
| civil rights |
in the United States, certain rights, such as the right to vote, own property, and have a fair trial. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and Acts of Congress. [1/2 definitions] |
| clean |
fair. [1/6 definitions] |
| cool |
(informal) quite acceptable, decent, fair-minded, or admirable. [1/15 definitions] |
| cricket2 |
good sportsmanship; fair play. [1/3 definitions] |
| duty |
something that a person should do because it is right or fair. [1/3 definitions] |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. [2/5 definitions] |
| even |
fair; equitable. [1/17 definitions] |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
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