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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| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
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| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
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| connoisseur | expert |
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| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |