At the existentialist café Flashcards
Exuberant
Filled with lively energy and excitement
Devour
Eat hungrily or quickly
bouquiniste
Bookseller
Ostensible
Appearing to be true but not necessary so
Loquacity
Talkativeness
Abhor
Regard with disgust and hatred
Impunity
Exemption from punishment
Banal
Lack of originality As to be obvious and boring
Amid
Surrounded by or in the middle of
Trudge
walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
Clandestine
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
Wag
Move rapidly
Mischievous
causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
Glare
stare in an angry or fierce way.
Convalesced
recover one’s health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation.
Brazen
Bold and without shame
Cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Rendition
1.
a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.
“a wonderful rendition of “Nessun Dorma.”
2.
the practice of sending a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect covertly to be interrogated in a country with less rigorous regulations for the humane treatment of prisoners.
Odious
Extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Oft
archaic, poetic/literary, or jocular form of often.
“an oft-quoted tenet”
Enthrall
Capture the Fascinated Attention of
Infra
Below; Further on
Repudiation
noun 1. rejection of a proposal or idea. "the repudiation of reformist policies" 2. denial of the truth or validity of something.
Loathsome
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
Expulsion
noun
the action of depriving someone of membership in an organization.
Inquest
a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.
Harrow
cause distress to.
Taunt
a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
Prolific
present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
Incarcerate
imprison or confine
Amorphous
lacking a clear structure or focus.
Contortion
a twisted or bent condition, state, or form.
Copious
abundant in supply or quantity.
Unenviable
difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant.
Warmonger
a person who encourages or advocates aggression towards other countries or groups.
Ineffable
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Protracted
lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Scathing
witheringly scornful; severely critical.
Placid
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.
Paene
a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise.
Rector
the head of certain universities, colleges, and schools.
Sophistry
the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
Stark
severe or bare in appearance or outline. "the ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky" Similar: sharply delineated sharp sharply defined well focused crisp distinct obvious evident clear clear-cut graphic striking desolate bare barren arid vacant empty forsaken godforsaken bleak dreary gloomy somber depressing cheerless joyless uninviting miserable grim harsh oppressive merciless drear austere severe plain simple unadorned unembellished undecorated uncomfortable Opposite: fuzzy indistinct pleasant comfortable ornate 2. complete; sheer. "he came running back in stark terror"
Swoop
1.
(especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air.
Beleaguered
in a very difficult situation.
“the board is supporting the beleaguered director amid calls for his resignation”
2.
(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender; besieged.
“he led a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city”
Traipse
walk or move wearily or reluctantly.
Haywire
erratic; out of control.
Flak
strong criticism
Encrusted
covered or decorated with a hard surface layer.
Decorous
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
Ascribe
attribute something to (a cause).
Fend
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others.
Tittle
a tiny amount or part of something.
Magnum opus
a large and important work of art, music, or literature, especially one regarded as the most important work of an artist or writer.
Disport
verb
ARCHAIC•HUMOROUS
enjoy oneself unrestrainedly; frolic.
“a painting of ladies disporting themselves by a lake”
nounARCHAIC
diversion from work or serious matters; recreation or amusement.
“the King and all his Court were met for solace and disport”
Immanent
adjective existing or operating within; inherent. "the protection of liberties is immanent in constitutional arrangements" Similar: inherent intrinsic innate built-in latent essential fundamental basic ingrained natural (of God) permanently pervading and sustaining the universe.
Embodiment
a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.
Adjunct
a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part. "computer technology is an adjunct to learning" Similar: supplement addition accompaniment complement companion extra add-on additive accessory appurtenance attachment appendage addendum affix auxiliary 2. GRAMMAR a word or phrase used to amplify or modify the meaning of another word or words in a sentence.
Pantheon
1.
a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people.
“the pantheon of the all-time greats”
2.
all the gods of a people or religion collectively.
Demean
cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).
Whack
strike forcefully with a sharp blow. "his attacker whacked him on the head" Similar: hit beat strike punch knock rap smack slap thump thwack crack cudgel thrash bang drub welt cuff buffet pummel box someone's ears bash clobber clout clip wallop belt tan biff bop lay into pitch into lace into let someone have it sock lam whomp stick one on slosh boff bust slug light into whale dong quilt smite swinge noun 1. a sharp or resounding blow. "with a few whacks and some loud whistles, they drove the animals away" Similar: blow hit punch thump thwack crack smack slap bang welt cuff box bash clobber clout clip wallop belt biff bop sock lam whomp slosh boff bust slug whale dong buffet 2. a try or attempt.
Transfiguration
a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
Totality
the whole of something
Transfiguration
: a change in form or appearance : METAMORPHOSIS
b : an exalting, glorifying, or spiritual change
2 capitalized : a Christian feast that commemorates the transfiguration of Christ on a mountaintop in the presence of three disciples and that is observed on August 6 in the Roman Catholic and some Eastern churches and on the Sunday before Lent in most Protestant churches
Despicable
deserving hatred and contempt.
Abash
make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
Vagrant
noun a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging. Similar: tramp drifter down-and-out derelict beggar itinerant wanderer nomad wayfarer traveler gypsy rover vagabond transient migrant homeless person beachcomber knight of the road bird of passage rolling stone hobo bagman knockabout overlander sundowner whaler streety bag lady bum bindlestiff outie derro adjective characteristic relating to or living the life of a vagrant. "vagrant beggars"
Sublime
of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Sanctity
the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. "the site of the tomb was a place of sanctity for the ancient Egyptians" Similar: holiness godliness sacredness blessedness saintliness sanctitude spirituality piety piousness devoutness devotion righteousness goodness virtue virtuousness purity Opposite: wickedness ultimate importance and inviolability.
Intuit
understand or work out by instinct.
Pariah
An outcast
Sneer
smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
Bourgeois
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
“a rich, bored, bourgeois family”
Acrid
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell. "acrid fumes" Similar: pungent bitter sharp sour tart harsh acid acidic acidulated vinegary acerbic acetic acetous stinging burning irritating nauseating noxious strong malodorous odorous burnt sooty mephitic acidulous miasmic miasmal Opposite: sweet angry and bitter. "an acrid farewell"
Ooze
1. (of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way. "blood was oozing from a wound in his scalp" Similar: seep discharge flow exude trickle drip dribble issue filter percolate escape leak drain empty bleed sweat well leach extravasate filtrate transude exudate 2. give a powerful impression of (a quality). "he oozed charm and poise"
Abject
1.
(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
“his letter plunged her into abject misery”
2.
(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
“an abject apology”
Plenitude
Full or complete, Abundance
Superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
“the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information”
Fringe
the border or outer edges of an area or group.
Thwart
verb
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
“he never did anything to thwart his father”
noun
a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat.
prepositionARCHAIC•LITERARY
from one side to another side of (an area); across.
“a pink-tinged cloud spread thwart the shore”
adverbARCHAIC•LITERARY
from one side to another side of an area.
Primordial
existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval. "the primordial oceans" Similar: ancient earliest first prehistoric antediluvian antique primeval primitive primal autochthonous autochthonic primigenial Opposite: modern (especially of a state or quality) basic and fundamental.
Dredge
clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge.
Sediment
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.
Biopic
a movie dramatizing the life of a particular person, typically a public or historical figure.
Adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
Effrontery
insolent or impertinent behavior.
Propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Inborn
existing from birth.
“an inborn defect in the formation of collagen”
natural to a person or animal.
“people think doctors have inborn compassion”
Interzone
: occurring between, existing between, or involving two or more zones :
Banish
send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment. "they were banished to Siberia for political crimes" Similar: exile expel deport eject expatriate extradite repatriate transport cast out oust drive away evict throw out exclude shut out ban excommunicate ostracize Opposite: admit readmit forbid, abolish, or get rid of (something unwanted). "all thoughts of romance were banished from her head"
Contingency
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
Pedagogy
the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Hubbub
a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people. "a hubbub of laughter and shouting" Similar: noise loud noise din racket commotion clamor ruckus cacophony babel rumpus row vociferation a busy, noisy situation.
Blob
a drop of a thick liquid or viscous substance. "blobs of paint" Similar: drop droplet globule bead ball bubble pellet pill pearl glob verb put small drops of thick liquid or spots of color on.
Tandem
having two things arranged one in front of the other.
Devour
eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. "he devoured half of his burger in one bite" Similar: eat hungrily eat quickly eat greedily eat heartily eat up swallow gobble (up/down) guzzle (down) gulp (down) bolt (down) cram down gorge oneself on wolf (down) feast on consume scoff (down) pack away demolish dispose of make short work of polish off shovel down stuff one's face with stuff oneself with stuff (down) pig oneself on pig out on sink put away tuck away get outside of gollop shift get one's laughing gear round gorb scarf (down/up) snarf (down/up) inhale ingurgitate (of fire or a similar force) destroy completely. "the hungry flames devoured the old house" Similar: destroy consume engulf envelop demolish lay waste wipe out annihilate devastate raze gut ravage ruin wreck read quickly and eagerly.
Gaunt
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age. "a tall, gaunt woman in black" Similar: haggard drawn cadaverous skeletal emaciated skin-and-bones skinny spindly thin over-thin size-zero spare bony angular lank lean rawboned pinched hollow-cheeked hollow-eyed lantern-jawed scrawny scraggly shriveled wasted withered raddled as thin as a rake as thin as a reed without an ounce of fat looking like death warmed up looking like a bag of bones spindle-shanked starveling Opposite: plump (of a building or place) grim or desolate in appearance.
Proprioception
nounPHYSIOLOGY
perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body.
“exercises to improve balance and proprioception”
Exquisite
adjective extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate. "exquisite, jewellike portraits" Similar: beautiful lovely elegant graceful magnificent superb superlative excellent wonderful well crafted well made well executed perfect delicate fragile dainty subtle intricate tasteful fine choice Opposite: crude nounDATED a man who is affectedly concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
Solipsistic
a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing also : extreme egocentrism.
Unassailable
adjective
unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
“an unassailable lead”
Outburst
noun
a sudden release of strong emotion.
““she screamed at him about it one day,” said one source who witnessed the outburst”
a sudden outbreak of a particular activity.
“a wild outburst of applause”
Wayward
adjective
difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
“his wayward emotions”
Facticity
noun
the quality or condition of being fact.
“the facticity of death”
Ontic
In philosophical ontology, ontic (from the Greek ὄν, genitive ὄντος: “of that which is”) is physical, real, or factual existence.
Chiasma
Definition of chiasma
1 : an anatomical intersection or decussation
— compare OPTIC CHIASMA
2 : a cross-shaped configuration of paired chromatids visible in the diplotene stage of meiotic prophase and considered the cytological equivalent of genetic crossing-over
Lampoon
verb publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. Similar: satirize mock ridicule make fun of poke fun at caricature burlesque parody take off guy make a fool of rag tease send up pasquinade noun a speech or text lampooning someone or something. "does this sound like a lampoon of student life?"
Ambit
noun
the scope, extent, or bounds of something.
“within the ambit of federal law”
Fabrication
the action or process of manufacturing or inventing something. "the assembly and fabrication of electronic products" Similar: manufacture making creation production construction building assembly putting together forming fashioning contriving modeling shaping forging erection putting up setting up raising elevation an invention; a lie. "the story was a complete fabrication"
Rhapsodize
verb
verb: rhapsodise
speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm and delight.
“he began to rhapsodize about Gaby’s beauty and charm”
Portend
verb
be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.
“the eclipses portend some major events”
Untrammeled
adjective
not deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted or hampered.
“a mind untrammeled by convention”
Bystander
noun
a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
“water cannons were turned on marchers and innocent bystanders alike”
Squeamish
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood.
“he was a bit squeamish at the sight of the giant needles”
Similar:
easily nauseated
nervous
be put off by
cannot stand the sight of
… makes one feel sick
(of a person) having strong moral views; scrupulous.
“she was not squeamish about using her social influence in support of her son”
Antiquate
: to make old or obsolete
Compunction
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
“spend the money without compunction”
Purge
1.
rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.
“Bob had helped purge Martha of the terrible guilt that had haunted her”
2.
remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way.
“he purged all but 26 of the central committee members”
Credulous
adjective
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
“a ceremony staged for credulous tourists”
Duress
noun threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment. "confessions extracted under duress" Similar: coercion compulsion force pressure pressurization intimidation threats constraint enforcement exaction arm-twisting Opposite: free will LAW constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act. ARCHAIC forcible restraint or imprisonment.
Commissar
an official of the Communist Party, especially in the former Soviet Union or present-day China, responsible for political education and organization.
“films that are passed by the political commissar”
a head of a government department in the former Soviet Union before 1946.
a strict or prescriptive figure of authority.
“our academic commissars”
Whataboutery
informal
(of two communities in conflict) the practice of repeatedly raising grievances from the past during negotiations
Repression
noun the action of subduing someone or something by force. "students sparked off events that ended in brutal repression" Similar: suppression quelling quashing subduing crushing squashing stamping out squelching oppression subjugation domination tyranny subjection despotism dictatorship authoritarianism censorship Opposite: freedom liberty the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc. "the repression of anger can be positively harmful" Similar: restraint restraining holding back keeping back biting back suppression keeping in check control keeping under control stifling smothering bottling up inhibition frustration Opposite: expression the action or process of suppressing a thought or desire in oneself so that it remains unconscious.
Invective
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
“he let out a stream of invective”
Recrimination
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
“there are no tears, no recriminations”
Convivial
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
“a convivial cocktail party”
(of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.
“she was relaxed and convivial”
Émigré
a person who has left their own country in order to settle in another, typically for political reasons.
“Soviet émigrés and defectors”
Dissension
noun
disagreement that leads to discord.
“these issues caused bitter dissension in the party”
Morceau de sucre
Sugar lump
Chiasm
Definitions of chiasm. an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X. synonyms: chiasma, decussation. types: chiasma opticum, optic chiasm, optic chiasma. the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain.
Conundrum
noun a confusing and difficult problem or question. "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts" Similar: problem difficult question vexed question difficulty quandary dilemma puzzle enigma mystery poser facer stumper cruncher a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle.
Gabble
verb talk rapidly and unintelligibly; utter meaningless sounds. "he gabbled on in a panicky way until he was dismissed" Similar: jabber babble prattle rattle blabber gibber cackle blab drivel twitter splutter talk rapidly talk incoherently talk unintelligibly waffle chunter witter noun rapid unintelligible talk. "she wasn't very good at the random gabble of teenagers"
Pit
a large hole in the ground. Similar: hole ditch trench trough hollow shaft mineshaft excavation cavity pothole rut abyss chasm gulf crater 2. a hollow or indentation in a surface. verb 1. set someone or something in conflict or competition with. "a chance to pit herself against him" Similar: set against match against put in opposition to put in competition with measure against compete with/against contend with vie with grapple with wrestle with pitch against 2. make a hollow or indentation in the surface of. "rain poured down, pitting the bare earth" Similar: make holes in make hollows in
Nook
a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security.
“the nook beside the fire”
Liquefaction
the process of making something, especially a gas, liquid.
“helium can be obtained from the liquefaction of natural gas”
Unflinching
not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
“he has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign”
Sarin
: an extremely toxic chemical weapon C4H10FO2P that is used as a lethal nerve gas
— called also GB
Vial
a small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medicines.
Metastasizing
(meh-TAS-tuh-size) To spread from one part of the body to another. When cancer cells metastasize and form secondary tumors, the cells in the metastatic tumor are like those in the original (primary) tumor.
Loué
Rented
Let
Randonnée
Hiking
L’année dernière
last year
She is renting a house there
 Elle y loue une maison
Thaw
verb
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
“the river thawed and barges of food began to reach the capital”
Synonymes :
defrost
Antonymes :
freeze
noun
a period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow.
“the thaw came yesterday afternoon”
Complicity
noun
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
“he is accused of complicity in a large-scale bribery scheme”
Revive
verb
restore to life or consciousness.
“both men collapsed, but were revived”
Synonymes :
resuscitate
bring around
bring to life
bring back
bring back to consciousness
rescue
save
give artificial respiration to
give the kiss of life to
give cardiac massage to
defibrillate
regain consciousness
recover consciousness
come around
come to life
come to one’s senses
recover
awake
wake up
regain life, consciousness, or strength.
“she was beginning to revive from her faint”
give new strength or energy to.
“the cool, refreshing water revived us all”
Prescient
adjective
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.
“a prescient warning”
Hefty
adjective
large, heavy, and powerful.
“a hefty young chap”
Synonymes :
burly
heavy
sturdy
strapping
bulky
brawny
husky
strong
muscular
large
big
massive
weighty
solid
well built
solidly built
powerfully built
portly
stout
hulking
hunky
beefy
ripped
shredded
buff
jacked
stalwart
thewy
leaden
substantial
ponderous
unwieldy
cumbersome
burdensome
awkward
weighing a ton
Antonymes :
slight
gaunt
light
(of a number or amount) impressively large.
“a hefty 10 million”
Quip
noun
a witty remark.
“Peter ate heartily with a quip about being a condemned man”
Synonymes :
joke
witty remark
witticism
jest
pun
sally
pleasantry
epigram
aphorism
repartee
banter
bon mot
one-liner
gag
crack
wisecrack
funny
verb
make a witty remark.
““Flattery will get you nowhere,” she quipped”
Soliloquy
noun
plural noun:soliloquies
an act of speaking one’s thoughtsaloudwhen byoneselfor regardless of anyhearers, especially by a character in a play.
“Edmund ends the scene as he had begun it, with a soliloquy”
Parody
noun
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre withdeliberateexaggerationfor comic effect.
“the movie is a parody of the horror genre”
Similar:
satire
burlesque
lampoon
pastiche
caricature
takeoff
skit
imitation
mockery
spoof
sendup
pappyshow
pasquinade
pasticcio
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verb
produce ahumorouslyexaggeratedimitationof (a writer, artist, or genre).
“his specialty was parodying schoolgirl fiction
Imbue
verb
past tense:imbued;past participle:imbued
inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).
“the entire performance was imbued with sparkle and elan”
Subjugation
the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
“the colonial subjugation of a country by means of brute military force”
Tarmac
noun
TRADEMARK IN UK
material used forsurfacingroads or other outdoor areas, consisting ofcrushedrock mixed withtar.
“the tarmac path”
verb
1.
BRITISH
surface (a road or other outdoor area) with tarmac or a similar material.
“they’ll be wanting to tarmac the path”
2.
EAST AFRICAN
seek employment.
“it’s sad for graduates to tarmac for this long”
Profane
adjective
1.
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred orbiblical; secular rather than religious.
“a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane”
Similar:
secular
lay
nonreligious
nonchurch
temporal
worldly
earthly
unsanctified
unconsecrated
unhallowed
laic
Opposite:
religious
sacred
2.
(of a person or their behavior) notrespectfuloforthodoxreligious practice; irreverent.
“desecration of the temple by profane adolescents”
Similar:
irreverent
ungodly
godless
impious
disrespectful
irreligious
unbelieving
disbelieving
sacrilegious
idolatrous
verb
treat (something sacred) withirreverenceordisrespect.
Humdrum
adjective
lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous.
“humdrum routine work”
Whimsical
adjective
1.
playfullyquaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing andamusingway.
“a whimsical sense of humor”
Similar:
fanciful
playful
mischievous
waggish
quaint
fantastic
unusual
curious
droll
eccentric
quirky
offbeat
idiosyncratic
unconventional
outlandish
peculiar
bizarre
weird
odd
freakish
freaky
dotty
2.
acting orbehavingin a capricious manner.
“the whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy”
Similar:
volatile
capricious
Allusion
noun
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
“an allusion to Shakespeare”
Similar:
reference to
mention of
comment on
remark about
citation of
quotation of
hint at
intimation of
suggestion of
implication
insinuation
the practice of making allusions, especially as an artistic device.
“the use of allusion”
Incitement
noun
the action of provoking unlawful behavior or urging someone to behave unlawfully.
“this amounted to an incitement to commit murder
Reprieve
verb
cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).
“under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved”
Similar:
grant a stay of execution to
pardon
spare
acquit
grant an amnesty to
amnesty
let off
let off the hook
respite
Opposite:
charge
punish
noun
a cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
“he accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a reprieve”
Gawp
verbINFORMAL•BRITISH
stare openly in a stupid or rude manner.
“what are you gawping at ?”
Bourgeois
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceivedmaterialisticvalues or conventionalattitudes.
“a rich, bored, bourgeois family”
Similar:
middle-class
property-owning
propertied
shopkeeping
conventional
traditional
conservative
conformist
ordinary
commonplace
provincial
parochial
suburban
small-town
parish-pump
Opposite:
proletarian
unconventional
noun
a bourgeois person.
“a self-confessed and proud bourgeois”
Similar:
member of the middle class
Senescence
noun
BIOLOGY
the condition or process ofdeteriorationwith age.
loss of a cell’s power of division and growth.
