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
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
belieto give a false impression of
addenduma thing added : addition
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form