GRE Word List

CARDINAL

a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college

The meaning of the word cardinal is a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college.

Random words

WordMeaning
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
providentfrugal
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season