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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fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
edifice | building |
valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
residual | remainder |
extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
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