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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
rama male sheep
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead