GRE Word List
POTENTATE
ruler
The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| exhume | disinter |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |