GRE Word List

MAGNATE

a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area

The meaning of the word magnate is a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area.

Random words

WordMeaning
magnitudegreat size or extent
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly