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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |