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 |
|---|---|
| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |