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.

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visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
lateralof or relating to the side
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of