GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
concentrichaving a common center
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
beelinea straight direct course
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
notableworthy of note : remarkable
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile