GRE Word List

PATRICIAN

a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome

The meaning of the word patrician is a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome.

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chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
quotidianoccurring every day