GRE Word List

REGICIDE

a person who kills a king

The meaning of the word regicide is a person who kills a king.

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WordMeaning
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
retributionrecompense
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted