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COMMONWEALTH

a nation, state, or other political unit: such as

The meaning of the word commonwealth is a nation, state, or other political unit: such as.

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WordMeaning
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
prongfork
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface