vocab wk 10

sumptuous
Source Sentence: In some of his public appearances, the pope is garbed in sumptuous robes. EDL word clues (pg.84)

Context clues:
Synonyms: fancy, unique
Antonyms: heinous, unattractive

Definition: luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid

Original Sentence: Wealthy people seem to always have the most sumptuous clothing. (pg.64)

autocracy
Source sentence: The governement of this Balkan state was an autocracy.

Context clues:
The ending: "cracy" makes me think that it has something to do with how things are controlled like countries and states because it sounds like democracy and bureaucracy. Its also used in that way in the sentence when explaining the government.

Definition: government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolute monarch

Original Sentence: I hope the U.S. never becomes an autocracy.

Proletariat
Source Sentence: If there was one reason for the success of the revolution, it was the proletariat.

Context clues:
I think "pro" means expert in something like professional and protege so it might be something or someone powerful/knowledegable.

Definition: the class of wage earners, esp. those who earn their living by manual labor or who are dependent for support on daily or casual employment; the working class.

Original Sentence: The proletariat are often ignored and taken for granted because of what they lack.