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
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
vitalof the utmost importance
reciprocateto give and take mutually
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result