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
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
exploitdeed
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
imbueendow
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
chastiseto censure severely : castigate