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.

Random words

WordMeaning
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
microcosma little world
passepast one's prime
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
slapdashhaphazard
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment