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
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
sanguinarybloodthirsty
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration