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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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
facadethe front of a building
aridexcessively dry
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool