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 |
|---|---|
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| hortatory | hortative |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| billow | wave |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |