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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| Word | Meaning |
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| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |