Worldly Wise Vocabulary 12 Lesson 1

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What is demagoguery?

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Demagoguery is a political strategy that seeks to gain support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

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Who is most likely to engage in demagoguery?

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A politician is most likely to engage in demagoguery.

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What does 'obdurate' mean?

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Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

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Use 'obdurate' in a sentence.

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Despite our pleadings, Maisie remained obdurate in her determination to hike the hazardous trail.

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What is a synonym for 'delineate'?

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A synonym for 'delineate' is 'draw'.

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What does 'bibulous' mean?

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Bibulous means excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

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What is the belief of supporters of prohibition regarding bibulous tendencies?

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Supporters of prohibition believed that if people's bibulous tendencies could be abolished, a utopian society could be achieved.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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Where are you most likely to find a protagonist?

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You are most likely to find a protagonist in a novel.

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What does 'trenchant' mean?

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Trenchant means vigorous or incisive in expression or style.