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 |
|---|---|
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |