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 |
|---|---|
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |