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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intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
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
retainto keep in possession or use
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
whimsywhim
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid