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 |
|---|---|
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |