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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| natal | native |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |