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 |
|---|---|
| nomenclature | name |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| ramification | branch |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| poise | balance |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |