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.

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WordMeaning
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
disconcertto throw into confusion
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
wantonmerciless
dismissto permit or cause to leave