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 |
|---|---|
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| dint | force |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |