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
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
anachronisman error in chronology
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique