GRE Word List

PADRE

a Christian clergyman

The meaning of the word padre is a Christian clergyman.

Random words

WordMeaning
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
shama trick that deludes : hoax
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope