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Advanced Words Needed 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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ascetic
[adjective]
following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons
disinterested
[adjective]
not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly
dispassionate
[adjective]
not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair
egalitarian
[adjective]
supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights
equitable
[adjective]
fair and impartial in a way that conforms to principles of justice, ethics or legislation
expansive
[adjective]
having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversation
impartial
[adjective]
not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly
sanctimonious
[adjective]
attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior
apostasy
[noun]
the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold
arriviste
[noun]
an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval
chauvinism
[noun]
the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group
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
hierarchy
[noun]
the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system
notoriety
[noun]
the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic
pariah
[noun]
an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people
parvenu
[noun]
a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth
powwow
[noun]
a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing
standing
[noun]
a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization
to deface
[verb]
to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it
to desecrate
[verb]
to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place
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