GRE Word List

EDICT

a proclamation having the force of law

The meaning of the word edict is a proclamation having the force of law.

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WordMeaning
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
quarrygame
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
heedto pay attention
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient