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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
inanimatenot animate:
enhanceheighten
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
askewout of line : at an angle
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
premonitorygiving warning
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
grumbleto mutter in discontent