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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WordMeaning
appriseto give notice to : tell
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
diversediffering from one another : unlike
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
atypicalnot typical : irregular
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
fussyeasily upset : irritable
vitalof the utmost importance
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation