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
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
clownfarmer
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
unkemptnot combed
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition