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
mutedbeing mute : silent
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
cuethe letter q
braidto make from braids
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event