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

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lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
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hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
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ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
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