GRE Word List

LEGISLATURE

a body of persons having the power to legislate

The meaning of the word legislature is a body of persons having the power to legislate.

Random words

WordMeaning
outgoinggoing away : departing
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
woefulfull of woe : grievous
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration