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

WordMeaning
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
convolutedhaving convolutions
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
licensepermission to act
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed