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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Government as a Necessary Evil
Here you will learn some English words about power and politics, such as "anoint", "cede", "fortify", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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to anoint
[verb]
to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power
to concede
[verb]
to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly
to gerrymander
[verb]
to divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more
to kowtow
[verb]
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
to spearhead
[verb]
to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.
artless
[adjective]
(of speech or actions) simple and straightforward, without cunning or deceit
autonomous
[adjective]
(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself
obsequious
[adjective]
excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor
partisan
[adjective]
displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought
dissolution
[noun]
the formal ending of a business agreement, marriage, parliament, organization, etc.
junta
[noun]
a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power
nabob
[noun]
an individual who possesses an extreme amount of wealth or a high social standing
quisling
[noun]
an individual who betrays their country by assisting the enemy occupying or controlling it
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