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
dearthscarcity that makes dear
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
collateto compare critically
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
shama trick that deludes : hoax
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
legerdemainsleight of hand
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained