GRE Word List

ORDINANCE

an authoritative decree or direction : order

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

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WordMeaning
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
mimicryan instance of mimicking
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary