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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| demure | reserved |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |