GRE Word List
AUTHORITARIAN
of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
The meaning of the word authoritarian is of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quench | put out |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| leave-taking | departure |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |