GRE Word List
AUTHORITATIVE
having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive
The meaning of the word authoritative is having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| underscore | underline; emphasize |
| ensue | follow (as a result) |
| obloquy | slander; disgrace; infamy |
| incubus | burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
| immobility | state of being immovable |
| rivulet | small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river |
| flair | talent |
| gobble | eat very quickly |
