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
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
rubrican authoritative rule
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
fructifyto bear fruit
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
impenitentnot penitent
superannuatedoutmoded
itineranttraveling from place to place