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
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
dissonancelack of agreement
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
writheto twist into coils or folds
componenta constituent part : ingredient
abbreviateto make briefer
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
illuminateto supply or brighten with light