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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foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
unkemptnot combed
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
affinityrelationship by marriage
remittancea sum of money remitted
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