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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WordMeaning
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing