GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| veracious | truthful |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| sidetrack | siding |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |