GRE Word List

DORSAL

an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar

The meaning of the word dorsal is an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar.

Random words

WordMeaning
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
passiveacted upon by an external agency
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
solicitorone that solicits