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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| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
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| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
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| influx | a coming in |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
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