GRE Word List
EXTRADITION
the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
The meaning of the word extradition is the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distant | separated in space : away |
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |