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
affectedartificial; pretended
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cascadea steep usually small fall of water
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger