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
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
poisebalance
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
coincorner