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 |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |