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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
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| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |