TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 18-Aug-12
If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web. 18-Aug-12 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists demagogue [ DEM-uh'-gog, -gawg ] [ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ] MEANING : 1. (n.) a person or leader who appeals to the prejudices or passions of the people to gain power 2. (n.) in ancient times, a leader who champions the cause of the masses 3. (intr. v.) to speak or behave like a demagogue 4. (tr. v.) to treat an issue like a demagogue; obscure an issue with prejudice, emotions, etc. USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : He was an effective demagogue and succeeded in uniting the workers in order to demand for better working conditions. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : Self confident and energetic, O'Connor was a c...