GRE Word List

POLITY

political organization

The meaning of the word polity is political organization.

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travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
chivalrousvaliant
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat