GRE Word List

POLITY

political organization

The meaning of the word polity is political organization.

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WordMeaning
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental