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
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
addressto mark directions for delivery on
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
snivelto run at the nose
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed