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
submissivesubmitting to others
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
detachedstanding by itself : separate
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely