GRE Word List

PARALLEL

extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant

The meaning of the word parallel is extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant.

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WordMeaning
mimicryan instance of mimicking
catholicroman catholic
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reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
dementedmad
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fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate