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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |