GRE Word List

DECREE

an order usually having the force of law

The meaning of the word decree is an order usually having the force of law.

Random words

WordMeaning
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
disconcertto throw into confusion
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty