GRE Word List

INTELLIGENTSIA

intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite

The meaning of the word intelligentsia is intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite.

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WordMeaning
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
retinuea group of retainers or attendants