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.

Random words

WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
brochurepamphlet
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
compulsionan act of compelling
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
apostateone who commits apostasy