GRE Word List
REGENT
a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
The meaning of the word regent is a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign.
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| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
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| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
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