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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| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
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| naivete | a naive remark or action |
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| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
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| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
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