GRE Word List

BOURGEOIS

of, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class

The meaning of the word bourgeois is of, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class.

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WordMeaning
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling