GRE Word List
PAROCHIAL
narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
The meaning of the word parochial is narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commemorate | honor the memory of; serve as a memorial to; Ex. commemorate the 100th anniversary/those who died in the war |
| repulsion | distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse') |
| ingratiate | become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss |
| subsequent | following in time or order; later |
| prodigious | enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory |
| indefatigable | tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired |
| holocaust | destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust |
| podium | pedestal; raised platform |
| atrocity | brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious |
| forum | public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law |