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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |