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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ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
raimentclothing
contagiona contagious disease
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
rabidextremely violent : furious
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority