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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burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
predisposeto dispose in advance
forebearsancestor
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling