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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jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
compartmenta separate division or section
aperturean opening or open space : hole
primaloriginal
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