GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
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| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
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| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
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| encumber | weigh down |
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| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |