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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| bulge | to jut out : swell |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |