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 |
|---|---|
| militate | to have weight or effect |
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| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
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