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.

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WordMeaning
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion