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.

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hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
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inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
conveyancethe action of conveying
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively