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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| historic | historical |
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |