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
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
gibeto utter taunting words
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
bulgeto jut out : swell
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand