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
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent