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
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
confideto have confidence : trust