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
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
asepticpreventing infection
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention