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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| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |