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
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
mendicantbeggar
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential