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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |