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.

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WordMeaning
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment