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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
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| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
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| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |