GRE Word List
PATRIARCH
one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
The meaning of the word patriarch is one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |