GRE Word List

POLITY

political organization

The meaning of the word polity is political organization.

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WordMeaning
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
paragona model of excellence or perfection
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out