Thursday, January 22, 2026

Political Terminology

Today's political terms to know:

caprice (noun)

ca·​price kə-ˈprēs 
1a : a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
policy changes that seem to be motivated by nothing more than caprice
1b : a sudden usually unpredictable condition, change, or series of changes
the caprices of the weather
2 : a disposition to do things impulsively
a preference for democratic endeavor over authoritarian caprice

vanity (noun)

van·​i·​ty ˈva-nə-tē 
1 : inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance : conceit
2 : something that is vain, empty, or valueless

-- Definitions from Merriam-Webster retrieved 22 January 2026

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