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
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
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propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
immureto enclose within or as if within walls