Second Semester Word Parts Vocabulary

Demagogue

a political leader who gains power by appealing to the public emotions, prejudices, and fears rather than using rational argument.

Democratic

a system of government or organization where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

Demographic

the statistical characteristics of a human population used to identify, segment, and study specific groups.

Expel

to force someone to leave a palace or organization/push substance out of body or container

Erupt

to break out or burst forth suddenly and violently, often with force or a loud noise

Eject

to force or throw something out, typically in a sudden or violent manner

Enthrall

to capture the attention, interest, or imagination of someone

Envisage

to form a mental picture of something or to conceive of it as a possibility in the future

Embodiment

the representation or expression of an abstract idea, quality, or concept in a visible, tangible, or physical form

Affluent

- having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods

Confluence

the act or place where two or more things (rivers, ideas, events) come together and merge into one

Fluent

someone who speaks or writes a language easily and accurately

Digress

to temporarily stray or wander away from the main subject while speaking or writing

Graduate

an individual who has successfully completed a course of study and earned a diploma or academic degree

Transgress

to go beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable

Chauvinist

an individual who holds an aggressively blind or biased belief in the superiority of their own group, nation, or gender

Misogynist

a person who hates or holds prejudices against women

Seismologist

an earth scientist or geophysicist who specialized in the study of earthquakes and propagation of seismic waves.

Impediment

anything that delays, blocks or makes progress and movement difficult

Expedient

an action that is convenient, practical, or effective for achieving a specific goal, even if it is not necessarily fair, just, or morally sound

Pedestrian

travels on foot

Portmanteau

a word blending the sounds and combining the meaning of two others

Portable

easily carried or moved, especially because it is of lighter and smaller version than usual

Portly

having a stout, heavy, or overweight build

Benefactor

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

Feasible

something that is capable of being done or carried out successfully

Facilitate

to make an action or process easier

Epilogue

a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened

Monologue

a long speech by one actor in a play or movie,

Prologue

a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work

Maternal

anything relating to, characteristic of, or originating from a mother

Matriculate

a student who has been registered and enrolled at a university

Patronize

to treat in a way that is apparently kind but which betrays a feeling of superiority; to act as a regular customer of a store

Expatriate

a person who lives outside their native country

Nominal

existing as something in name only; or a very small, token amount

Misnomer

an incorrect, inappropriate, or misleading name or designation given to something

Denomination

a recognized, autonomous branch of a religion; or a value of a particular coin, banknote, or stamp

Pseudonym

a fictitious name used by an author or other person, such as a stage name or pen name

Anonymous

not named or identified; lacking a known name or individuality

Onomatopoeia

the naming of a thing or an action by vocal imitation of the sound associated with it

Periphery

the outside boundary, edge, or surface of an area

Perimeter

the continuous line or distance forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Periodical

a magazine, newspaper, or journal that is published at regular intervals

Omnipotent

having unlimited power, authority, or influence; all powerful

Potency

the power, authority, or strength of something (chemical, medicine, argument)

Potential

possibility, capability, or power to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

Viaduct

a long, elevated bridge-like structure, typically a series of arches, used to carry a road or railroad over a valley or other low ground

Deviate

to depart from an established course, standard, or regular route

Convey

to carry, transport, or communicate something from one place or person to another