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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| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| finery | ornament |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
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| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| delve | excavate |