GRE Word List
LEGISLATURE
legislating branch of government; CF. legislate: make laws
The meaning of the word legislature is legislating branch of government; CF. legislate: make laws.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pacify | soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to |
| attrition | rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition |
| partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
| abash | embarrass |
| subside | sink to a lower level; settle down; sink to the bottom (as a sediment); descend; grow quiet; become less; moderate; abate |
| lunatic | insane; Ex. lunatic asylum |
| beneficiary | person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will |
| bountiful | generous; graciously generous; showing bounty |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| malign | speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence |