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 |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |