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
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
garishclothed in vivid colors
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent