GRE Word List

ETHNIC

of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background

The meaning of the word ethnic is of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background.

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WordMeaning
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
brackishsomewhat salty
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect