GRE Word List

DEMAGOGUE

a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

The meaning of the word demagogue is a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

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WordMeaning
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
putrefyto make putrid
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
desperatehaving lost hope
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
jocosegiven to joking : merry