GRE Word List

MANDATE

an authoritative command

The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.

Random words

WordMeaning
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
wastrelvagabond
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion