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
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
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flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
frivolousof little weight or importance
slanderto utter slander against : defame
slywise in practical affairs
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water