GRE Word List
ORTHODOX
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
The meaning of the word orthodox is traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine.
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Word | Meaning |
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punitive | punishing; Ex. punitive measures |
pharisaical | pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical |
grandeur | impressiveness; stateliness; majesty |
impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |
scourge | lash; whip (formerly used for punishment); source of severe punishment; V: whip; afflict |
append | attach |
colloquy | informal discussion; conversation |
juxtapose | place side by side; CF. next |
nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
convoluted | coiled around; twisted; involved; complicated; intricate; complex; N. convolution: twist; one of the convex folds of the surface of the brain |