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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waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
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abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
dawdleto spend time idly
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects