GRE Word List

POTENT

having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful

The meaning of the word potent is having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful.

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entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
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quarantinea period of 40 days
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stygianof or relating to the river Styx
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish