GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refraction | deflection 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 |
| concentric | having a common center |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |