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 |
|---|---|
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| retrench | cut down |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |