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 |
|---|---|
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| engender | beget |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |