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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testyeasily annoyed : irritable
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
warrantedsanction
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily