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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significanthaving meaning
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted