GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| defer | put off |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |