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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| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
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| schism | division |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |