GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
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| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |