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 |
|---|---|
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| fiend | devil |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| providence | divine guidance or care |