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
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
loutto bow in respect
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship