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
anarchyabsence of government
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
immunenot susceptible or responsive
beelinea straight direct course
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal