GRE Word List

PARISH

the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor

The meaning of the word parish is the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor.

Random words

WordMeaning
parochialof or relating to a church parish
mischancebad luck
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
ravenousrapacious
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
flirtto move erratically : flit