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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WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
dozeto sleep lightly
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
colloquyconversation
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
compartmenta separate division or section