GRE Word List

MAGISTRATE

an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as

The meaning of the word magistrate is an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as.

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oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
sequesterto set apart : segregate
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
commandeerto compel to perform military service
providentfrugal
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
meteto give out by measure : dole out