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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |