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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |