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

WordMeaning
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
imminentready to take place : happening soon
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
discretionindividual choice or judgment
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot