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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| overthrow | overturn |