GRE Word List

PADRE

a Christian clergyman

The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.

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cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty