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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incognitowith one's identity concealed
fulcrumprop
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
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spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
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tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith