The habit of indicating that one has virtue merely by expressing disgust or favor for certain political ideas cultural happenings or even the weather
Austerity
When government spending cuts and higher taxes are used during a period of recession or very weak economic growth
Vanguard
A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas
Crony capitalism
An economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials. It may be exhibited by favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants, special tax breaks, or other forms of state interventionism
Cacophony
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
Microaggressions
the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership
