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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| mystic | mystical |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |