GRE Word List
SOVEREIGNTY
supreme power especially over a body politic
The meaning of the word sovereignty is supreme power especially over a body politic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |