GRE Word List
PARISH
area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
The meaning of the word parish is area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| icon | religious image; idol; image or representation |
| denizen | (animal, person, or plant) inhabitant or resident of a particular place; regular visitor |
| stolid | dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected |
| felon | person convicted of a grave crime; CF. felony: serious crime |
| ecstasy | rapture; very strong feeling of joy and happiness; any overpowering emotion; ADJ. ecstatic: causing or experiencing ecstasy |
| serendipity | gift for finding valuable things by accident; accidental good fortune or luck; CF. The Three Princes of Serendip |
| connubial | pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state |
| filth | dirty matter; ADJ. filthy |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
| rational | (of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical |
