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.

Random words

WordMeaning
lunarcrescent
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious