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
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
grumbleto mutter in discontent
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
emetican agent that induces vomiting
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable