GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
filchto steal secretly or casually
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk