GRE Word List
SOVEREIGN
ruler in a monarchy; ADJ: (of a country) independent and self-governing; having supreme power; supreme; excellent
The meaning of the word sovereign is ruler in a monarchy; ADJ: (of a country) independent and self-governing; having supreme power; supreme; excellent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tremulous | trembling; wavering |
| compound | combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclosed by a wall containing a group of buildings; Ex. factory compound; CF. complex |
| objective | not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim |
| turncoat | traitor |
| debonair | (of men) friendly, charming, and fashionably dressed; aiming to please; CF. of good disposition |
| cleft | N: split |
| spawn | lay eggs (in large numbers); produce offspring (in large numbers); N: eggs of aquatic animals |
| enclave | territory enclosed within an alien land |
| makeshift | temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter |
| braggart | boaster; bragger |
