GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| pore | to gaze intently |