GRE Word List
PHARISAICAL
marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
The meaning of the word pharisaical is marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
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| expatriate | banish |