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 |
|---|---|
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| tout | to make much of : promote |