GRE Word List

PLEBISCITE

a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler

The meaning of the word plebiscite is a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler.

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WordMeaning
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
propsomething that props or sustains : support
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there