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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| hubbub | noise |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |