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
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
debuta first appearance
judiciarya system of courts of law
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addressto mark directions for delivery on
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely