GRE Word List
REFERENDUM
the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
The meaning of the word referendum is the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
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| coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| kismet | fate |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| natal | native |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |