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
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
braidto make from braids
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
ebullientboiling
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling