GRE Word List

MATRIARCH

a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state

The meaning of the word matriarch is a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state.

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WordMeaning
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
denotationan act or process of denoting
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
outgoinggoing away : departing