GRE Word List

MONARCHY

undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person

The meaning of the word monarchy is undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person.

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WordMeaning
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
influxa coming in
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
retiringreserved
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
gauchelacking social experience or grace