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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cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
marrowbone marrow
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
beelinea straight direct course
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