GRE Word List

PAROCHIAL

of or relating to a church parish

The meaning of the word parochial is of or relating to a church parish.

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halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result