GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potentate | ruler |
| dire | exciting horror |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
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| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
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| slake | subside |