GRE Word List

SOVEREIGN

one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty

The meaning of the word sovereign is one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty.

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WordMeaning
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income