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2nd sem words

TermDefinition
Demagogue a person who tries to get support by appealing to people’s emotions and prejudices rather than reason; a leader who uses such methods
Democratic of or relating to democracy; favoring the interests of the people
Demographic relating to the study of populations; a particular segment of a population
Expel to force out; to cause to leave or be removed
Erupt to break out suddenly or violently; to burst forth
Eject to throw out; to forcefully remove
Enthrall to hold spellbound; to captivate completely
Envisage to think of or plan as a possibility; to imagine or foresee
Embodiment a visible or concrete representation; a person or thing that represents an idea
Affluent having a lot of money and possessions; rich
Confluence a coming together; the place where things come together, especially rivers
Fluent able to speak or write smoothly and easily; flowing freely
Digress to leave the main subject temporarily; to stray from the point
Graduate to receive a degree or diploma; to move from one stage to another
Transgress to go beyond a limit or boundary; to violate a law or moral standard
Chauvinist someone showing blind allegiance to a group; a male chauvinist
Misogynist a person who hates or is strongly prejudiced against women
Seismologist a scientist who studies earthquakes and seismic waves
Impediment something that slows or blocks progress; a hindrance
Expedient suitable for achieving a particular end; convenient
Pedestrian a person who is walking; lacking excitement or originality, dull
Portmanteau a word formed by blending two or more words; a large suitcase or traveling bag
Portable able to be carried or moved easily
Portly having a rounded body; stout or plump
Benefactor a person who gives help or a gift, especially money
Feasible capable of being done or carried out; possible and practical
Facilitate to make easier; to help bring about
Epilogue a concluding section added to a literary work; a closing part
Monologue a long speech by one person; a solo performance
Prologue an introductory section of a literary work; an opening speech or event
Maternal relating to a mother; characteristic of a mother
Matriculate to enroll as a member of a body, especially a college or university; to be admitted
Patronize to act as a patron of; to support or encourage; to treat with apparent kindness that is actually condescending
Expatriate to remove from or leave one’s country; a person living outside their native country
Nominal existing in name only; very small or slight
Misnomer a wrong or unsuitable name; a misleading term
Denomination a religious group; a name or designation; a unit value of money
Pseudonym a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Anonymous not named or identified; of unknown name
Onomatopoeia the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
Periphery the outer boundary or surface of something; the outside part or edge
Perimeter the boundary of a plane figure or area; the outer limits of an area
Periodical occurring or recurring at regular intervals; a magazine or journal published at intervals
Omnipotent having unlimited power and authority
Potency the quality or state of being powerful; strength
Potential capable of being or becoming; possible future ability or power
Viaduct a long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railroad across a valley or other low area
Deviate to turn aside from a course; to depart from an accepted standard
Convey to transport or carry; to communicate or make known
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