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 |
|---|---|
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| exempt | free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |