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 |
|---|---|
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| panoramic | of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as |
| potable | suitable for drinking |