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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| congruent | congruous |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |