GRE Word List

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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fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
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avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
forteone's strong point
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
fervorintensity of feeling or expression