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
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
quislingtraitor
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
applicationan act of applying:
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity