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
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
queasycausing nausea
inebriateone who is drunk
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars