GRE Word List
MONARCHY
government under a single ruler
The meaning of the word monarchy is government under a single ruler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grueling | exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race |
| novelty | something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original |
| festive | joyous; celebratory; relating to a feast or festival |
| scurvy | contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C |
| quibble | minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil |
| stump | base of a tree trunk left after the rest has been cut down; V: walk in a heavy manner; baffle; puzzle |
| foresight | ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future |
| monumental | massive; impressively large; built as a monument |
| venerable | deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get |
| misgivings | doubts |
