GRE Word List
AUTHENTICATE
prove genuine
The meaning of the word authenticate is prove genuine.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| complement | complete; consummate; make perfect; N. |
| refraction | bending of a ray of light |
| motility | ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously |
| untoward | unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter |
| myriad | very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand |
| factitious | artificial; produced artificially; sham; false; Ex. factitious tears |
| conjure | cause to appear by magic; summon (a devil or a spirit) by magical power; practice magic (esp. by very quick movement of the hands); evoke; conjure up: bring into the mind; Ex. The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat. |
| oligarchy | government by a privileged few |
| dehydrate | remove water from; dry out |
| arid | (of land) dry; barren; unproductive |
