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 |
|---|---|
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |