GRE Word List
PANDEMIC
occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
The meaning of the word pandemic is occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
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