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 |
|---|---|
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| poise | balance |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| coin | corner |