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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WordMeaning
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
laxloose
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object