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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |