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
woefulfull of woe : grievous
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
irksometending to irk : tedious
smeara viscous or sticky substance
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large