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 |
|---|---|
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |