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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| pilfer | steal |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |