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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maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
slywise in practical affairs