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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| fauna | animal life |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |