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
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants