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 |
|---|---|
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |