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 |
|---|---|
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| 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 |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| motley | variegated in color |