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
dearthscarcity that makes dear
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
remunerativeserving to remunerate
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment