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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ordainto invest (see invest
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
bestowto put to use : apply
trampletramp
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
rationalhaving reason or understanding
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
transpireto take place : go on
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use