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
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
suppliantsupplicant
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
lateralof or relating to the side
branda charred piece of wood
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
pendantsomething suspended: such as
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking