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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surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
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repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
confideto have confidence : trust
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons