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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stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
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feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
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chortleto sing or chant exultantly
perforateto make a hole through
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