GRE Word List
STATUTORY
created by statute or legislative action; regulated by statute; Ex. statutory age limit
The meaning of the word statutory is created by statute or legislative action; regulated by statute; Ex. statutory age limit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| topple | become unsteady and fall down |
| languor | lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression |
| tome | large volume; book |
| parody | humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V. |
| recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
| sacrosanct | invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable |
| fetter | shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot |
| precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
| blotch | spot; blot; CF. blot+botch |
| capacious | spacious |
