GRE Word List

THEOCRACY

government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided

The meaning of the word theocracy is government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

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stem_fromarise from; originate from
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
primaloriginal
pontificalepiscopal attire
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence