Vocab. Words Aug. 30

Question 1

Patriarch

Answer 1

A man who controls a family, group, or government.

Question 2

Patriarchal

Answer 2

A characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.

Question 3

Patrician

Answer 3

A person who is a member of the highest social class.

Tip- Think of the social classes from history.

Question 4

Maternal

Answer 4

Of or relating to a mother; motherly.

Question 5

Matron

Answer 5

An older married woman who usually has a high social position.

Question 6

Matriarchy

Answer 6

A family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women.

Question 7

Generate

Answer 7

To produce something or cause something to be produced.

Question 8

Congenial

Answer 8

Pleasant, enjoyable, or friendly.

Tip- Think ‘gen’ in congenial. This could become generous, which is good because someone is being friendly towards you.

Question 9

Generation

Answer 9

A group of people born and living during the same time.

Question 10

Genetic

Answer 10

Of, relating to, or involving genes.