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 |
|---|---|
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |