GRE Word List
PADRE
chaplain (in the armed forces)
The meaning of the word padre is chaplain (in the armed forces).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intuition | immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition |
| phalanx | formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense) |
| resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
| rotund | (of a person) fat and round |
| grudging | unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly) |
| equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
| distrait | absentminded; distracted |
| delusive | deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises |
| sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
| commune | small (often rural) community whose members share work and income; V: exchange thoughts or feelings; Ex. commune with nature |
