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 |
|---|---|
| steadfast | steadily loyal; unswerving; steady |
| unilateral | one-sided; involving or affecting only one side; Ex. unilateral declaration |
| homeostasis | tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm |
| herpetologist | one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians |
| proverb | adage; someone or something well known for notoriety; ADJ. proverbial: of a proverb; widely known; ADV. proverbially |
| exemplify | show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting. |
| synchronous | similarly timed; simultaneous with; occurring at the same time; V. synchronize |
| obtuse | blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |