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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
canarda false or unfounded report or story
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age