GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
cremateto subject to cremation
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control