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
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
lucremonetary gain : profit
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess