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 |
|---|---|
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |