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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |