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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hauntto visit often : frequent
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scintillateto emit sparks : spark
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
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emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another