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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |