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
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
remittancea sum of money remitted
flaccidnot firm or stiff
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
debuta first appearance
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior