GRE Word List
MANDATE
an authoritative command
The meaning of the word mandate is an authoritative command.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |