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 |
|---|---|
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |