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
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
prowessdistinguished bravery
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
quoruma select group
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
abateto decrease in force or intensity
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize