GRE Word List
JURISPRUDENCE
the science or philosophy of law
The meaning of the word jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| fleck | streak |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |