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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |