GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| document | proof |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |