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
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
funerealof or relating to a funeral
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God