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 |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |