361-380 Flashcards
1
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Bourgeois
A
Middle-class
2
Q
Cogent
A
Persuasive or convincing
3
Q
Compunction
A
A sense of guilt
I felt a sense of compunction when I wanted another whole slice of pizza
(Refer to the other day when we had pizza and I cut off a small slice)
4
Q
Demagogue
A
A leader who gains power by appealing to people’s emotions, fears, or prejudices rather than through rational argument or genuine policy. (Manipulative politician)
5
Q
Demur
A
To doubt or object.
6
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Gustatory
A
Pertaining to the sense of taste
7
Q
Hegemony
A
Dominant or authoritative leadership
8
Q
Licentious
A
Immoral
9
Q
Mawkish
A
Excessively sentimental
10
Q
Officious
A
Overly eager in offering unwanted services or advice
11
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Percipient
A
Astute, perceptive
