Charismatic Leadership

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a political activity or practice that seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument

  • The politician's demagoguery was evident in his speeches, appealing to emotions rather than logic.
  • I can't stand the demagoguery of that guy, always trying to manipulate people with his words.
  • Don't fall for his demagoguery, he's just trying to stir up trouble.
  • Her demagoguery was like a dark cloud looming over the political landscape.

noun excessive zeal or enthusiasm, especially for a particular cause or belief

  • The rise of religious fanaticism has led to increased tensions in the region.
  • His fanaticism for the local sports team knows no bounds.
  • She's a total fanatic for that new band that just came out.
  • The politician's fanaticism for power blinded him to the needs of the people.

noun a person who talks or converses, especially in a specified way or on a specified subject

  • The keynote speaker at the conference was an excellent talker, captivating the audience with his eloquent speech.
  • My friend is such a talker, she can chat for hours without getting bored.
  • That guy is a smooth talker, he can sweet talk his way out of any situation.
  • In the world of politics, being a good talker is often more important than being truthful.