Better Vocabulary with Dr. Sam Harris and Ben Shapiro on US Election

Let's learn Vocabulary with Sam Harris and Ben Shapiro on the topic of US election:

Here's the full list of definitions and example sentences:

1. Rogue's gallery

Definition: A collection of photographs or descriptions of known criminals, often used by police for identification. More broadly, it can refer to any group of individuals known for negative qualities.

Example: "The documentary featured a rogue's gallery of infamous criminals from the early 20th century."



2. Abomination

Definition: Something that causes disgust or hatred; an atrocity.

Example: "Many considered the pollution of the river an abomination that needed urgent action."



3. Grade someone on a curve

Definition: To assess or assign grades based on a curve, typically distributing grades so they follow a standard deviation rather than strict percentages.

Example: "Since the exam was especially difficult, the teacher decided to grade everyone on a curve."



4. Barge into

Definition: To enter a place or a conversation rudely or abruptly, without permission or an invitation.

Example: "He didn’t even knock—he just barged into the office and started talking."



5. Ogle

Definition: To stare at someone in a way that shows strong or inappropriate interest, often in a lecherous manner.

Example: "The man at the bar kept ogling her, making her feel uncomfortable."



6. Denounce

Definition: To publicly declare someone or something as wrong or evil.

Example: "The politician denounced the policy, calling it a threat to democracy."



7. Morph

Definition: To change gradually in form or nature, often into something significantly different.

Example: "Over the years, her artwork morphed from traditional landscapes to abstract representations."



8. Disallocate

Definition: To remove or redistribute resources or assignments that were previously allocated.

Example: "Due to the project’s restructuring, funds had to be disallocated and reassigned to other departments."



9. Misallocate

Definition: To assign or distribute resources or funds in an incorrect, inefficient, or inappropriate way.

Example: "The company misallocated its budget, spending too much on advertising and not enough on product development."



10. Probity

Definition: Complete honesty and integrity, often in relation to moral and ethical principles.

Example: "The judge was known for his probity, making fair and unbiased decisions in every case."

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