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
supersedeto cause to be set aside
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
plumea feather of a bird: such as
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly