Multiple choice

The people have been kept down for years by a ........... régime.

  1. brutal

  2. blatant

  3. bright

  4. belatedly

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brutal means cruel, harsh, and violent. A brutal regime oppresses people through force and severity. Blatant (obvious), bright (shiny/smart), and belatedly (late - adverb, doesn't fit) don't describe an oppressive government.