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 |
|---|---|
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| scourge | whip |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |