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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| influx | a coming in |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |