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.

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WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
traverseto go or travel across or over
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage