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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| Word | Meaning |
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| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| mischance | bad luck |