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 |
|---|---|
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| demerit | offense |
| credo | a guiding belief or principle : creed |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |