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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WordMeaning
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
retributionrecompense
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
fermentto undergo fermentation
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
reprisea musical repetition:
untenablenot able to be defended