[ dem-uh-gog ]

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument

[ puh-nash ]

a grand or flamboyent manner

[ oh-bey-suhns ]

deference or homage

[ fak-toid ]

an insignificant or trivial fact

[ mur ]

an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc.

[ noh-et-ik ]

originating in or apprehended by the reason

[ pol-ee-pod ]

(of insect larvae) having many feet

[ ih-buhl-yuhnt ]

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

[ hyoo-ris-tik ]

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error