GRE Word List
JURISDICTION
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
The meaning of the word jurisdiction is the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| headlong | headfirst |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |