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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |