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
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
insensatelacking sense or understanding
disconcertto throw into confusion
guyman
missivea written communication : letter
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike