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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WordMeaning
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
mysticmystical
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
adjurationa solemn oath
plightto put or give in pledge : engage