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
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
pungentsharply painful
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background