GRE Word List

CATHOLIC

roman catholic

The meaning of the word catholic is roman catholic.

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waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation