GRE Word List

INTERREGNUM

the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes

The meaning of the word interregnum is the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes.

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WordMeaning
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
striatedmarked with striations or striae
apparentopen to view : visible
repelto drive back : repulse
sentinelsentry
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
executionerone who executes