GRE Word List
STATUTORY
of or relating to statutes
The meaning of the word statutory is of or relating to statutes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| dainty | something delicious to the taste |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |