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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unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
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fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
antecedeprecede
clipperone that clips something
laxloose
overblownpast the prime of bloom
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studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful