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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cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
brevityshortness of duration
gruntto utter a grunt
droopto hang or incline downward
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
compulsorymandatory