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…
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…
Usurp Usurp (verb) /juːˈzɜːp/ /-ˈsɜːp/ to seize or use something unacceptably – take control of something illegally – seize power – take over – arrogate: Usurp in context Many conscious attempts were made to push back the opportunistic people who intended to usurp authority and power after the monarch relinquished the throne. In a dramatic…