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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Civil Society and Religiosity

Here you will learn some English words about society and religion, such as "base", "rustic", "gaffe", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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affluent
[Adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
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ascetic
[Adjective]

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

Ex: ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .
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base
[Adjective]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

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disinterested
[Adjective]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

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dispassionate
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not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

Ex: The report was written in dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .
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egalitarian
[Adjective]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

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equitable
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ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

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expansive
[Adjective]

having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations

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impartial
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not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

Ex: The organizationimpartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .
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mundane
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lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

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profligate
[Adjective]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

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rustic
[Adjective]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

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sanctimonious
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attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

Ex: sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .
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spartan
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characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

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unforthcoming
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unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

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apostasy
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the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

Ex: The debate apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .
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arriviste
[noun]

an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval

Ex: Her sudden wealth made her arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .
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the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group

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gaffe
[noun]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

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hierarchy
[noun]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

Ex: The hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .
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inequity
[noun]

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

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mendicant
[noun]

a person who begs other people for food and money

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notoriety
[noun]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

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pariah
[noun]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .
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parvenu
[noun]

a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth

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powwow
[noun]

a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing

Ex: powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .
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rank
[noun]

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

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reprobate
[noun]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

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standing
[noun]

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

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virago
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a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

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to come together in order to achieve a common goal

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to deface
[Verb]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

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to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

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to spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience

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to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
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