Thursday, June 07, 2012

词汇(四)

Demagogue
- (disapproving) a political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion or prejudice 
E.g. Little more than a demagogue, the city's new mayor had come to power by promising a large redistribution of wealth to a number of minority groups.

Contumacious
- rebellious, disobedient, subordinate
E.g. Hoping that she would outgrow her contumacious behaviour, the girl's parents ignored her disobedience and rebelliousness.

Audacious
- willing to take risks or to do sth shocking
- fearless and daring; bold, insolent
E.g. An audacious decision. 

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