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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| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
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| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
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| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
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