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
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
understateto represent as less than is the case
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
pungentsharply painful
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures