GRE Word List

PADRE

a Christian clergyman

The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.

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diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
outgoinggoing away : departing
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
executionerone who executes
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
oratorone who delivers an oration
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
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consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament