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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| cue | the letter q |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |