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.

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WordMeaning
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
meleea confused struggle
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
piscatorialpiscatory
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
anodyneserving to alleviate pain