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
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
wardthe action or process of guarding
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck