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.

Random words

WordMeaning
demurereserved
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts