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 |
|---|---|
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |