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.

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WordMeaning
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
gauntexcessively thin and angular
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
stenchstink
unkemptnot combed
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
crescendoa gradual increase