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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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
wiltloose freshness; droop
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
clichea trite phrase or expression