GRE Word List

PADRE

a Christian clergyman

The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.

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tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
chasethe hunting of wild animals
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
adjurationa solemn oath
bacchanalorgy
striatedmarked with striations or striae