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
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
nexusconnection
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
cavalcadea procession (see procession