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
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
agapewide open : gaping
subsistencereal being : existence
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
purportedreputed
retainto keep in possession or use
poreto gaze intently
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting