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 |
|---|---|
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |