Multiple choice The people have been kept down for years by a ........... régime. brutal blatant bright belatedly Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.