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
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
sanctiona formal decree
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling