GLW #2

Patriarch

A man who controls a family, group, or government

Patriarchal

a characteristic of a systemic of society or government controlled by men

Patrician

a person who is a member of the highest social class

Maternal

of or relating to a mother; motherly

Matron

an older married woman who usually has a high social position

Matriarchy

a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or group of women and/or females

Generate

to produce something or cause something to be produced

Congenial

pleasant, enjoyable, or friendly

Generation

a group of people born and living during the same time

Genetic

of, relating to, or involving genes, which is part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc. of a living thing

Patriarch

My grandfather is our family’s _______________, so we always seek his approval regarding family matters.

Patriarchal

Ancient Rome’s _____________ senate prohibited women from participating.

Patrician

The _________________ of Ancient Rome forbid their children to marry the lower-class plebeians.

Maternal

As soon as her cubs were born, the bear’s __________________ instincts made her fiercely protective of them.

Matriarchy

Elephant herds are a _______________, consisting of a head cow who leads the other female members of the herd.

Matron

Maiden Bolelyn dreamed of marrying King Henry VIII and becoming the most powerful _______________ of England.

Generate

Windmills are used to _______________ eletricity.

Congenial

My dad describes me as ________________ because I can get along with just about anyone.

Generation

We need to protect our natural resources for future _______________________.

Genetic

Your eye and hair color are ___________ factors.