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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| raiment | clothing |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
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| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
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