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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inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
plumagethe feathers of a bird
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist