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
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions