GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
recountto relate in detail : narrate
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended