puh-SIF-ik
(adjective) Peaceful in nature or intent; avoiding conflict.
Her pacific nature helped resolve the argument before it escalated.
Fun Fact
The Pacific Ocean was named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan for its calm waters—mar pacífico, or “peaceful sea.” But beyond geography, pacific describes people, policies, or actions focused on keeping the peace, not just staying quiet. It shows up in everything from foreign policy to personality types.
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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