Social & Moral

Term	Definition	Example
gregarious	fond of company; sociable	"The gregarious host made everyone feel welcome at the party."
affable	friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to	"His affable manner put nervous interviewees at ease."
convivial	friendly, lively, and enjoyable; fond of feasting	"The convivial atmosphere made the dinner party a success."
amiable	having a friendly and pleasant manner	"She was amiable and got along with everyone."
taciturn	reserved or uncommunicative; saying little	"The taciturn stranger sat alone at the bar."
reticent	not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily	"He was reticent about discussing his past."
laconic	using very few words; brief and concise	"Her laconic reply gave nothing away."
loquacious	tending to talk a great deal; talkative	"The loquacious guest dominated every conversation."
garrulous	excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters	"The garrulous neighbor chatted for hours about nothing."
voluble	speaking fluently and at length	"She became voluble when discussing her favorite subject."
obsequious	excessively compliant or deferential	"His obsequious behavior around the boss was embarrassing."
servile	excessively willing to serve or please others	"The servile attitude was demeaning to watch."
truculent	eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant	"His truculent manner alienated potential allies."
bellicose	demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight	"The bellicose rhetoric raised fears of conflict."
pugnacious	eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight	"The pugnacious debater never backed down from a challenge."
contentious	causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument	"The contentious issue divided the community."
diplomatic	skilled in dealing with sensitive matters tactfully	"Her diplomatic approach resolved the conflict peacefully."
magnanimous	generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival	"The magnanimous winner praised his opponent's effort."
benevolent	well-meaning and kindly; charitable	"The benevolent organization provided food to thousands."
malevolent	having or showing a wish to do evil to others	"The malevolent villain plotted the hero's downfall."
uncouth	lacking good manners, refinement, or grace	"His uncouth behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests."
refined	elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste	"Her refined taste was evident in her beautifully decorated home."

⚖️Morality & Ethics22

Term	Definition	Example
virtuous	having or showing high moral standards	"She led a virtuous life dedicated to helping others."
righteous	morally right or justifiable	"His righteous anger was directed at the injustice."
scrupulous	diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics	"Her scrupulous attention to ethics guided every decision."
conscientious	wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful	"The conscientious employee double-checked every calculation."
principled	acting in accordance with morality; based on principles	"She was principled and refused to compromise her values."
immoral	not conforming to accepted standards of morality	"The immoral scheme exploited vulnerable people."
amoral	lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong	"The amoral businessman cared only about profit."
unscrupulous	having no moral principles; dishonest	"The unscrupulous dealer sold counterfeit goods."
reprehensible	deserving censure or condemnation	"His reprehensible conduct led to his dismissal."
deplorable	deserving strong condemnation; shameful	"Living conditions in the prison were deplorable."
contemptible	deserving contempt; despicable	"His contemptible betrayal destroyed the friendship."
despicable	deserving hatred and contempt	"The despicable act shocked the entire community."
heinous	utterly odious or wicked	"The heinous crime horrified the nation."
nefarious	wicked or criminal	"The villain's nefarious plot was finally uncovered."
iniquitous	grossly unfair and morally wrong	"The iniquitous system oppressed millions."
rectitude	morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness	"His moral rectitude was beyond question."
probity	the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty	"Her probity made her an ideal judge."
integrity	the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles	"A person of integrity keeps their promises."
turpitude	depravity; wickedness	"He was dismissed for moral turpitude."
malfeasance	wrongdoing, especially by a public official	"The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office."
deontology	the study of the nature of duty and obligation	"Deontology focuses on rules rather than consequences."
virtue ethics	a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character	"Virtue ethics asks 'what would a virtuous person do?'"

👑Power & Authority22

Term	Definition	Example
hegemony	leadership or dominance, especially of one nation over others	"The empire maintained hegemony over the region for centuries."
sovereignty	supreme power or authority; self-governance	"The nation defended its sovereignty against foreign interference."
autonomy	the right or condition of self-government; independence	"The department was granted autonomy to make its own decisions."
autocracy	a system of government by one person with absolute power	"The autocracy suppressed all forms of dissent."
oligarchy	a government in which power is held by a small group	"Critics claimed the country was really an oligarchy controlled by the wealthy."
plutocracy	government by the wealthy; a ruling wealthy class	"Some argue democracy has devolved into plutocracy."
meritocracy	government or holding of power by people selected based on ability	"The company claimed to be a meritocracy where talent was rewarded."
despotism	the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly	"The people suffered under years of despotism."
tyranny	cruel and oppressive government or rule	"The revolution overthrew the tyranny that had lasted decades."
subjugation	the action of bringing under domination or control	"The subjugation of the native population was brutal."
domination	the exercise of control or influence over others	"The company's market domination concerned regulators."
supremacy	the state of being supreme; highest authority	"The court's supremacy in interpreting the law was established."
jurisdiction	the official power to make legal decisions and judgments	"The matter fell outside the court's jurisdiction."
prerogative	a right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group	"Declaring war is a prerogative of Congress."
mandate	an official order or commission; authority granted by voters	"The landslide victory gave her a mandate for reform."
edict	an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority	"The king issued an edict banning public gatherings."
decree	an official order issued by a legal authority	"The decree established new regulations for the industry."
dictate	an order or principle that must be obeyed	"Fashion dictates changed dramatically each season."
fiat	a formal authorization or decree; an arbitrary order	"The decision was made by executive fiat."
usurp	to take a position of power illegally or by force	"The general usurped control from the elected government."
totalitarianism	a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience	"Totalitarianism suppresses individual freedom entirely."
anarchy	a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority	"The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed."

🏛️Governance Systems10

Term	Definition	Example
hegemony	leadership or dominance, especially by one country over others	"American hegemony in global affairs has been challenged in recent decades."
autocracy	a system of government by one person with absolute power	"The country descended into autocracy after the military coup."
plutocracy	government by the wealthy; a society ruled by the rich	"Critics argue that campaign finance laws have created a plutocracy."
oligarchy	a small group of powerful people controlling a country or organization	"The nation was effectively an oligarchy controlled by a few families."
theocracy	a system of government based on religious authority	"The medieval theocracy placed the Pope above secular rulers."
meritocracy	government or leadership by people of ability	"Singapore prides itself on being a meritocracy."
technocracy	government by technical experts	"Some advocate for technocracy in managing complex issues like climate change."
anarchy	absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual	"The collapse of order led to anarchy in the streets."
totalitarianism	a system of government requiring complete subservience to the state	"Orwell's 1984 depicts a totalitarian nightmare."
authoritarianism	strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom	"The regime's authoritarianism crushed all dissent."

👑Sovereignty & Control10

Term	Definition	Example
sovereignty	supreme power or authority; self-governance	"Nations jealously guard their sovereignty."
suzerainty	a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs	"The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms."
dominion	sovereignty or control over a territory	"The king's dominion extended across three continents."
jurisdiction	the official power to make legal decisions	"This matter falls outside our jurisdiction."
autonomy	the right or condition of self-government	"The region fought for greater autonomy from the central government."
hegemonic	ruling or dominant in a political or social context	"The hegemonic power set the rules for international trade."
fiefdom	an area over which a person has complete control	"Each department head treated their team as a personal fiefdom."
realm	a kingdom; a field or domain of activity	"The discovery opened new realms of scientific inquiry."
purview	the scope of influence or concern	"That decision is outside my purview."
aegis	the protection, backing, or support of a powerful person or organization	"The project proceeded under the aegis of the United Nations."

⛓️Subjugation & Resistance12

Term	Definition	Example
subjugate	to bring under domination or control; conquer	"The empire sought to subjugate neighboring tribes."
oppress	to keep in subservience and hardship	"The regime oppressed minorities for decades."
tyranny	cruel and oppressive government or rule	"The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator."
despotism	the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly	"His despotism alienated even his closest advisors."
subjection	the action of subjugating or state of being subjugated	"Years of subjection had broken their spirit."
servitude	the state of being a slave or completely subject to another	"They escaped a life of servitude to seek freedom."
emancipate	to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions	"Lincoln emancipated millions of enslaved people."
enfranchise	to give the right to vote; to set free	"The amendment enfranchised women across the nation."
insurrection	a violent uprising against an authority	"The insurrection threatened to topple the government."
sedition	conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority	"He was charged with sedition for his inflammatory writings."
subvert	to undermine the power and authority of an established system	"Foreign agents sought to subvert the democratic process."
usurp	to take a position of power illegally or by force	"The general usurped the throne through a military coup."

🎯Influence & Leverage12

Term	Definition	Example
leverage	the power to influence a situation or person	"Their economic leverage gave them negotiating power."
clout	influence or power, especially in politics or business	"She has enough clout to get things done."
sway	influence or control over others	"He held sway over the entire organization."
ascendancy	occupation of a position of dominant power or influence	"The party's ascendancy lasted two decades."
prerogative	an exclusive right or privilege	"It is the president's prerogative to grant pardons."
mandate	the authority to carry out a policy, granted by the electorate	"The landslide victory gave her a clear mandate for reform."
sanction	official permission or approval; a penalty for disobedience	"The board sanctioned the new policy unanimously."
veto	a constitutional right to reject a decision	"The president exercised his veto over the bill."
fiat	a formal authorization or decree	"The changes were implemented by executive fiat."
edict	an official order or proclamation	"The king's edict banned public gatherings."
decree	an official order issued by a legal authority	"The court's decree settled the matter."
diktat	an order imposed by someone in power without popular consent	"The reforms were seen as a diktat from Brussels."

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All 110 Words in Social & Moral

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👥Social Behaviors22

Term	Definition	Example
gregarious	fond of company; sociable	"The gregarious host made everyone feel welcome at the party."
affable	friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to	"His affable manner put nervous interviewees at ease."
convivial	friendly, lively, and enjoyable; fond of feasting	"The convivial atmosphere made the dinner party a success."
amiable	having a friendly and pleasant manner	"She was amiable and got along with everyone."
taciturn	reserved or uncommunicative; saying little	"The taciturn stranger sat alone at the bar."
reticent	not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily	"He was reticent about discussing his past."
laconic	using very few words; brief and concise	"Her laconic reply gave nothing away."
loquacious	tending to talk a great deal; talkative	"The loquacious guest dominated every conversation."
garrulous	excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters	"The garrulous neighbor chatted for hours about nothing."
voluble	speaking fluently and at length	"She became voluble when discussing her favorite subject."
obsequious	excessively compliant or deferential	"His obsequious behavior around the boss was embarrassing."
servile	excessively willing to serve or please others	"The servile attitude was demeaning to watch."
truculent	eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant	"His truculent manner alienated potential allies."
bellicose	demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight	"The bellicose rhetoric raised fears of conflict."
pugnacious	eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight	"The pugnacious debater never backed down from a challenge."
contentious	causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument	"The contentious issue divided the community."
diplomatic	skilled in dealing with sensitive matters tactfully	"Her diplomatic approach resolved the conflict peacefully."
magnanimous	generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival	"The magnanimous winner praised his opponent's effort."
benevolent	well-meaning and kindly; charitable	"The benevolent organization provided food to thousands."
malevolent	having or showing a wish to do evil to others	"The malevolent villain plotted the hero's downfall."
uncouth	lacking good manners, refinement, or grace	"His uncouth behavior at the dinner table shocked the guests."
refined	elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste	"Her refined taste was evident in her beautifully decorated home."

⚖️Morality & Ethics22

Term	Definition	Example
virtuous	having or showing high moral standards	"She led a virtuous life dedicated to helping others."
righteous	morally right or justifiable	"His righteous anger was directed at the injustice."
scrupulous	diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics	"Her scrupulous attention to ethics guided every decision."
conscientious	wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful	"The conscientious employee double-checked every calculation."
principled	acting in accordance with morality; based on principles	"She was principled and refused to compromise her values."
immoral	not conforming to accepted standards of morality	"The immoral scheme exploited vulnerable people."
amoral	lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong	"The amoral businessman cared only about profit."
unscrupulous	having no moral principles; dishonest	"The unscrupulous dealer sold counterfeit goods."
reprehensible	deserving censure or condemnation	"His reprehensible conduct led to his dismissal."
deplorable	deserving strong condemnation; shameful	"Living conditions in the prison were deplorable."
contemptible	deserving contempt; despicable	"His contemptible betrayal destroyed the friendship."
despicable	deserving hatred and contempt	"The despicable act shocked the entire community."
heinous	utterly odious or wicked	"The heinous crime horrified the nation."
nefarious	wicked or criminal	"The villain's nefarious plot was finally uncovered."
iniquitous	grossly unfair and morally wrong	"The iniquitous system oppressed millions."
rectitude	morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness	"His moral rectitude was beyond question."
probity	the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty	"Her probity made her an ideal judge."
integrity	the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles	"A person of integrity keeps their promises."
turpitude	depravity; wickedness	"He was dismissed for moral turpitude."
malfeasance	wrongdoing, especially by a public official	"The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office."
deontology	the study of the nature of duty and obligation	"Deontology focuses on rules rather than consequences."
virtue ethics	a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character	"Virtue ethics asks 'what would a virtuous person do?'"

👑Power & Authority22

Term	Definition	Example
hegemony	leadership or dominance, especially of one nation over others	"The empire maintained hegemony over the region for centuries."
sovereignty	supreme power or authority; self-governance	"The nation defended its sovereignty against foreign interference."
autonomy	the right or condition of self-government; independence	"The department was granted autonomy to make its own decisions."
autocracy	a system of government by one person with absolute power	"The autocracy suppressed all forms of dissent."
oligarchy	a government in which power is held by a small group	"Critics claimed the country was really an oligarchy controlled by the wealthy."
plutocracy	government by the wealthy; a ruling wealthy class	"Some argue democracy has devolved into plutocracy."
meritocracy	government or holding of power by people selected based on ability	"The company claimed to be a meritocracy where talent was rewarded."
despotism	the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly	"The people suffered under years of despotism."
tyranny	cruel and oppressive government or rule	"The revolution overthrew the tyranny that had lasted decades."
subjugation	the action of bringing under domination or control	"The subjugation of the native population was brutal."
domination	the exercise of control or influence over others	"The company's market domination concerned regulators."
supremacy	the state of being supreme; highest authority	"The court's supremacy in interpreting the law was established."
jurisdiction	the official power to make legal decisions and judgments	"The matter fell outside the court's jurisdiction."
prerogative	a right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group	"Declaring war is a prerogative of Congress."
mandate	an official order or commission; authority granted by voters	"The landslide victory gave her a mandate for reform."
edict	an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority	"The king issued an edict banning public gatherings."
decree	an official order issued by a legal authority	"The decree established new regulations for the industry."
dictate	an order or principle that must be obeyed	"Fashion dictates changed dramatically each season."
fiat	a formal authorization or decree; an arbitrary order	"The decision was made by executive fiat."
usurp	to take a position of power illegally or by force	"The general usurped control from the elected government."
totalitarianism	a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience	"Totalitarianism suppresses individual freedom entirely."
anarchy	a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority	"The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed."

🏛️Governance Systems10

Term	Definition	Example
hegemony	leadership or dominance, especially by one country over others	"American hegemony in global affairs has been challenged in recent decades."
autocracy	a system of government by one person with absolute power	"The country descended into autocracy after the military coup."
plutocracy	government by the wealthy; a society ruled by the rich	"Critics argue that campaign finance laws have created a plutocracy."
oligarchy	a small group of powerful people controlling a country or organization	"The nation was effectively an oligarchy controlled by a few families."
theocracy	a system of government based on religious authority	"The medieval theocracy placed the Pope above secular rulers."
meritocracy	government or leadership by people of ability	"Singapore prides itself on being a meritocracy."
technocracy	government by technical experts	"Some advocate for technocracy in managing complex issues like climate change."
anarchy	absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual	"The collapse of order led to anarchy in the streets."
totalitarianism	a system of government requiring complete subservience to the state	"Orwell's 1984 depicts a totalitarian nightmare."
authoritarianism	strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom	"The regime's authoritarianism crushed all dissent."

👑Sovereignty & Control10

Term	Definition	Example
sovereignty	supreme power or authority; self-governance	"Nations jealously guard their sovereignty."
suzerainty	a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs	"The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms."
dominion	sovereignty or control over a territory	"The king's dominion extended across three continents."
jurisdiction	the official power to make legal decisions	"This matter falls outside our jurisdiction."
autonomy	the right or condition of self-government	"The region fought for greater autonomy from the central government."
hegemonic	ruling or dominant in a political or social context	"The hegemonic power set the rules for international trade."
fiefdom	an area over which a person has complete control	"Each department head treated their team as a personal fiefdom."
realm	a kingdom; a field or domain of activity	"The discovery opened new realms of scientific inquiry."
purview	the scope of influence or concern	"That decision is outside my purview."
aegis	the protection, backing, or support of a powerful person or organization	"The project proceeded under the aegis of the United Nations."

⛓️Subjugation & Resistance12

Term	Definition	Example
subjugate	to bring under domination or control; conquer	"The empire sought to subjugate neighboring tribes."
oppress	to keep in subservience and hardship	"The regime oppressed minorities for decades."
tyranny	cruel and oppressive government or rule	"The people rose up against the tyranny of the dictator."
despotism	the exercise of absolute power, especially cruelly	"His despotism alienated even his closest advisors."
subjection	the action of subjugating or state of being subjugated	"Years of subjection had broken their spirit."
servitude	the state of being a slave or completely subject to another	"They escaped a life of servitude to seek freedom."
emancipate	to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions	"Lincoln emancipated millions of enslaved people."
enfranchise	to give the right to vote; to set free	"The amendment enfranchised women across the nation."
insurrection	a violent uprising against an authority	"The insurrection threatened to topple the government."
sedition	conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority	"He was charged with sedition for his inflammatory writings."
subvert	to undermine the power and authority of an established system	"Foreign agents sought to subvert the democratic process."
usurp	to take a position of power illegally or by force	"The general usurped the throne through a military coup."

🎯Influence & Leverage12

Term	Definition	Example
leverage	the power to influence a situation or person	"Their economic leverage gave them negotiating power."
clout	influence or power, especially in politics or business	"She has enough clout to get things done."
sway	influence or control over others	"He held sway over the entire organization."
ascendancy	occupation of a position of dominant power or influence	"The party's ascendancy lasted two decades."
prerogative	an exclusive right or privilege	"It is the president's prerogative to grant pardons."
mandate	the authority to carry out a policy, granted by the electorate	"The landslide victory gave her a clear mandate for reform."
sanction	official permission or approval; a penalty for disobedience	"The board sanctioned the new policy unanimously."
veto	a constitutional right to reject a decision	"The president exercised his veto over the bill."
fiat	a formal authorization or decree	"The changes were implemented by executive fiat."
edict	an official order or proclamation	"The king's edict banned public gatherings."
decree	an official order issued by a legal authority	"The court's decree settled the matter."
diktat	an order imposed by someone in power without popular consent	"The reforms were seen as a diktat from Brussels."