mace

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

In a sentence

Mace in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing mace in a sentence.

The official carried a golden mace as a symbol of the council's authority.

Synonyms

staffclubbatonscepter

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

Common questions

Mace (noun) means a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

Here is mace used in an example sentence: "The official carried a golden mace as a symbol of the council's authority."

Common synonyms for mace include staff, club, baton, scepter.

Mace is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.