Politic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/ (adj) Definition tactful and shrewd, wise, able to make sound decisions, sensible, sagacious, discreet, judicious, canny, diplomatic, astute, tactical, expedient, prudent Example To begin with, why are you cross-examining the witness in the first place? The point of cross is not to get information from the witness. The point of …
Sedition GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/ (noun) Definition incitement or rebellion in the form of actions or words to provoke others against government authority, treason, agitation, rabble-rousing, conspiracy, insurrection, troublemaking, provocation, subversion, insurgence Example Sedition is overt conduct, such as speech and organization, that tends toward rebellion against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of …
Demagogue GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈdem.ə.gɒg/ (noun) Definition a political leader or rabble-rouser who appeals to people’s prejudice or emotions to gain power, instigator, inciter, agitator, crowd pleaser, firebrand, manipulator, orator Example A demagogue or rabble-rouser is a political leader in a democracy who gains popularity by arousing the common people against elites, especially through oratory …
Summit 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 37 /ˈsʌm.ɪt/ (noun) the peak of a mountain – the highest point or most important part of something, pinnacle, acme, zenith, crown, tip, apex – top-level diplomatic conference, meeting, summit meeting They’re looking for 15 aspiring storytellers to join the summit, at which they’ll be coached by Freedman herself …
Radical 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 34 /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ (adj & noun) Adjective: relating to the most important part of something, fundamental, basic, rudimentary, integral, essential, deep-seated, profound, drastic – believing strongly that there must be some major political or social changes, pervasive, thorough, uncompromising, fanatical, revolutionary Noun: a radical person who strongly believes that there …
Defect 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6 Defect 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 6 /dɪˈfekt/ (noun & verb) Noun: a fault or problem in a system or person, inadequate feature, flaw, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot, shortcoming, blemish, mistake, Achilles heel Verb: to leave a country, political party, etc. to join another one, abandon, change …
Ambassador English Flashcard Ambassador English Flashcard (noun) /æmˈbæs.ə.dəʳ/ US /-dɚ/ an important diplomatic official who represents his/her country in another country who is also officially accepted in the host country – diplomat – envoy, attaché: the US ambassador to Germany During his tenure as ambassador to France, John leveraged his diplomatic skills to foster stronger …
The authorities The authorities (noun) the people or organizations that are in charge of or responsible for a particular country or area – the establishment, government: All the problems in this area should be handed in to the authorities.
Machiavellian Machiavellian (adj)/ˌmæk.i.əˈvel.i.ən/ Definition using clever trickery to get what you want, esp in politics – cunning – tricky – amoral – unscrupulous – treacherous – deceitful – guileful – devious: Example He has achieved this level of success in business and entrepreneurship only by using Machiavellian plots. Antonyms honest Parts of speech Noun: Machiavellianism
Foment Foment (verb) /fəʊˈment/ to cause trouble or rebellion – stir up trouble – instigate – stimulate – incite – provoke – whip up: Foment in context The trial found him guilty of fomenting armed rebellion against the government. The charismatic leader’s passionate speeches began to foment a sense of rebellion among the citizens, who …