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 |
|---|---|
| wanton | merciless |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |