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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| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |