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 |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |