GRE Word List
MAGISTERIAL
authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
The meaning of the word magisterial is authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unbridled | violent; uncontrolled; Ex. unbridled rage/greed |
| lectern | reading desk or stand for a public speaker |
| cadaver | corpse; dead human body |
| transgression | violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong |
| laity | laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy |
| maelstrom | violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |
| altercation | noisy quarrel |
| blues | state of depression or melancholy; style of slow, mournful music (evolved from southern Black American songs) |
| extradition | surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite |