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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WordMeaning
acmethe highest point or stage
imminentready to take place : happening soon
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tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight