GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
peerlessmatchless
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
lugubriousmournful
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship