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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| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| nib | bill |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| beleaguer | besiege |