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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
mediate | occupying a middle position |
cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
stem | the main trunk of a plant |
tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |