kun-VIV-ee-uhl
(adjective) Cheerful and friendly; fond of socializing.
The host’s convivial energy made everyone feel welcome.
Fun Fact
“Convivial” comes from Latin roots meaning “to live together”—and it originally referred to shared meals. Think long dinners, clinking glasses, and group laughter. It’s still used for parties and gatherings where the atmosphere feels warm and festive.
ploo-TAH-kruh-see
(noun) A society or system governed by the wealthy.
Critics argued that the nation was drifting toward a plutocracy, where influence belonged only to those with deep pockets.
From Greek ploutos (“wealth”) and kratos (“power” or “rule”).
Fun Fact
Plutocracy combines two of the most ancient human fascinations—money and control. The term dates back to ancient Greece, where philosophers like Plato warned of societies ruled by wealth instead of wisdom. Today, it’s often used in political debate, describing the uneasy overlap between economic privilege and political power. Whether in the form of tycoons, monarchs, or modern billionaires, plutocracy is less about who governs—and more about who can afford to.
Today's Word Plutocracy ploo-TAH-kruh-see Definition (noun) A society or system...
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