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 |
|---|---|
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| gadfly | any of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| connoisseur | expert |
| finery | ornament |
| endue | provide |