GRE Word List

MANDATE

an authoritative command

The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.

Random words

WordMeaning
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
pendulouspoised without visible support
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
sanctiona formal decree
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated