GRE Word List

POLITY

political organization

The meaning of the word polity is political organization.

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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
asepticpreventing infection
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit