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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artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
foregoto go before : precede