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
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
chivalrousvaliant
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
begetto procreate as the father : sire
expertisethe skill of an expert