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 |
|---|---|
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| plane | airplane |
| hap | happening |