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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| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| quarry | game |
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| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| heed | to pay attention |
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| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
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| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |