GRE Word List

STATUTE

a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government

The meaning of the word statute is a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government.

Random words

WordMeaning
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
sybaritevoluptuary
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
dissipateto break up and drive off
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table