GRE Word List
PADRE
a Christian clergyman
The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| haggard | not tamed |