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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grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
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sybaritevoluptuary
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meandera winding path or course