GRE Word List

STATUTORY

of or relating to statutes

The meaning of the word statutory is of or relating to statutes.

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WordMeaning
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
celerityrapidity of motion or action
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle