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
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
sidetracksiding
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray