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 |
|---|---|
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| countenance | look |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| exhume | disinter |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |