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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diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
deprecateto express disapproval of
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
finishedentirely done
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
suppliantsupplicant
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent