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
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
notableworthy of note : remarkable
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
residualremainder
belieto give a false impression of
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited