GRE Word List
PADRE
a Christian clergyman
The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| savant | a person of learning |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |