bias->prejudice/discriminate/tendency
thrive->palmy/floushing/prosperity
clash->conflict/collision/rencounter
publicize->propagandize
agree partly->agree with reserve
proper->apposite
want to->desire
big city->metropolis
lawmaking->legislation
first->primarily
but->nonetheless/nevertheless
child->juvenile
absorb->assimilate
hand in->render
undermine->sap/enervate/debilitate
get into chaos->with chaos ensuing
key->pivot/crux
sway->vacillate
fanatic patriotism->jingoism/chauvinism
persusive->thorough/sound/specific/convincing
consider->take into account
vague->gratuitous/unwarranted/oversimplified