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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WordMeaning
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
leerysuspicious
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity