GRE Word List
COMMONWEALTH
nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
The meaning of the word commonwealth is nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation.
Random words
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ultimate | final; not susceptible to further analysis; fundamental; Ex. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. |
assumption | something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume |
warble | (of a bird) sing; babble; N. |
eon | long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras |
meddlesome | interfering; V. meddle: interfere |
rebuff | reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N. |
coax | persuade by flattery |
holocaust | destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust |
tumid | (of a part of the body) swollen; distended; bombastic; pompous |
tact | skill or sensitivity in dealing with people without causing offence |