GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

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WordMeaning
pummelpound
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
retractto draw back or in
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur