GRE Word List
POLITY
political organization
The meaning of the word polity is political organization.
Random words
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|---|---|
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
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| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| brink | edge |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
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| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |