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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| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |