GRE Word List

POTENTATE

ruler

The meaning of the word potentate is ruler.

Random words

WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
carefreefree from care: such as
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
benisonblessing
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims