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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |
| fluke | flatfish |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |