GRE Word List

JURISPRUDENCE

the science or philosophy of law

The meaning of the word jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law.

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WordMeaning
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
brochurepamphlet
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
startto move suddenly and violently : spring