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
apoplexystroke
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
headlongheadfirst
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace