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
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
putrefyto make putrid
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
facadethe front of a building