GRE Word List

AUTHORITATIVE

having, marked by, or proceeding from authority

The meaning of the word authoritative is having, marked by, or proceeding from authority.

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WordMeaning
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
wagto be in motion : stir
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives