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
trappingsoutward signs
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imminentready to take place : happening soon
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subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics