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.

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WordMeaning
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
baubletrinket
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
provisionthe act or process of providing
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
magnitudegreat size or extent
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind