GRE Word List

PLEBEIAN

a member of the Roman plebs

The meaning of the word plebeian is a member of the Roman plebs.

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WordMeaning
scourgewhip
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously