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
privyprivate
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rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
paragona model of excellence or perfection
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning