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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sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
predetermineforeordain
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
oatha 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
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