GRE Word List

GENTRY

upper or ruling class : aristocracy

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

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cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
procurementthe act or process of procuring
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ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
esteemthe regard in which one is held