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
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
expoundto set forth : state
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
inequityinjustice