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
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
embroiderto ornament with needlework
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees: