GRE Word List

RUNIC

any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries

The meaning of the word runic is any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries.

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WordMeaning
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
plebiscitea 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
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
retortto pay or hurl back : return
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
ricketyaffected with rickets
replenishto fill or build up again
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession