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 |
|---|---|
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| forte | one's strong point |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |