GRE Word List
DEMOGRAPHIC
the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
The meaning of the word demographic is the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| recast | to cast again |
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| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| stringent | tight |
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| tatter | to make ragged |
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| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |