GRE Word List

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upper or ruling class : aristocracy

The meaning of the word gentry is upper or ruling class : aristocracy.

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regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
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rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
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imminentready to take place : happening soon
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve