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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WordMeaning
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
piquantengagingly provocative
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
atypicalnot typical : irregular
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal