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
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
encircleto form a circle around : surround
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene