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
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| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
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| approbation | commendation |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
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