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
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
subsistencereal being : existence
credencemental acceptance as true or real
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
civilof or relating to citizens
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
briskkeenly alert : lively