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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dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
waifa stray person or animal
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
dominaterule