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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
cuethe letter q
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
searbeing dried and withered
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter