brutal; resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
The bestial treatment of prisoners violated international humanitarian law.
Vocabulary like bestial appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
give a false impression
make seem unimportant
benevolent; doing or producing good
useful; promoting or enhancing well-being
recipient; the recipient of funds or other benefits
kind and well meaning
harmless and gentle
the experience of loss and grief
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