GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
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| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| opulence | wealth |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| missive | a written communication : letter |