GRE Word List
PHARISEE
Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
The meaning of the word pharisee is Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| earthly | of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly reason |
| decomposition | decay; V. decompose: decay; break and separate into simple parts |
| cache | hiding place; V. |
| worldly | engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual; of the material world |
| glib | fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick |
| expedient | suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient |
| garbled | mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible |
| rectify | set right; correct; CF. rect-: right |
| valor | bravery; ADJ. valiant: possessing valor; brave |
| unruly | disobedient; lawless; difficult to control |