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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fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
striatedmarked with striations or striae
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
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throttleto compress the throat of : choke
brazenmade of brass
understateto represent as less than is the case
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
recessthe action of receding : recession
superimposeto place or lay over or above something