GRE Word List

ORDINANCE

an authoritative decree or direction : order

The meaning of the word ordinance is an authoritative decree or direction : order.

Random words

WordMeaning
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
submergeto put under water
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
depleteto empty of a principal substance
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
suppliantsupplicant
dolta stupid person
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
haphappening