GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

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WordMeaning
transpireto take place : go on
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
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unsavoryinsipid
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent