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 |
|---|---|
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| warrant | sanction |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |