GRE Word List

ECONOMY

the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period

The meaning of the word economy is the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period.

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draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification