GRE Word List
DEMOGRAPHIC
related to population balance; N. demography: statistical study of human population
The meaning of the word demographic is related to population balance; N. demography: statistical study of human population.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chant | tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant |
| delusion | false belief; hallucination; deluding; Ex. delusions of grandeur; Ex. under the delusion that |
| pharisee | Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person |
| shangri-la | imaginary remote paradise on earth; CF. Lost Horizon |
| splice | join together end to end to make one continuous length; fasten together; unite; Ex. splice two strips of tape; N. |
| ethos | underlying character of a culture, group, etc.; character or ideas peculiar to a specific person, group, or culture; Ex. the company ethos |
| plebiscite | direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue) |
| inkling | hint; slight indication |
| agenda | items of business at a meeting |
| careen | lurch; sway from side to side; move with irregular swinging movement; stagger |