GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
consortassociate
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness