Words Of Authority

adjective having the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

• The professor's authoritative tone commanded the attention of the entire class.
• She always speaks in such an authoritative way, like she knows everything.
• The cop was acting all authoritative, like he was the boss of the whole street.
• His authoritative presence in the room made everyone feel reassured and secure.

noun a French term meaning 'blank document' or 'white paper', used to refer to complete freedom or authority to act as one wishes

• The artist was given carte blanche to create whatever they desired for the exhibition.
• My boss gave me carte blanche to decorate the office however I wanted.
• I have carte blanche to pick any movie for movie night with my friends.
• With her new promotion, she felt like she had carte blanche to make changes in the department.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The new president is now in power and has already started implementing new policies.
• The boss is in power today, so we better make sure everything is perfect.
• The cool kids are always in power at school.
• With great knowledge comes great power, and he is definitely in power now.

verb to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone in authority

• It is important to obey the rules and regulations set forth by the company.
• Just obey what your boss says and you'll be fine.
• Dude, just obey the traffic laws and you won't get a ticket.
• Sometimes it's better to obey your instincts and follow your gut feeling.

verb to impress or restrain by inspiring fear or awe

• The speaker's powerful presence seemed to overawe the audience.
• Her confidence and charisma really overawed everyone in the room.
• The way he strutted in like he owned the place totally overawed me.
• The grandeur of the mountains never fails to overawe me with its beauty.