GRE Word List

PHARISEE

a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law

The meaning of the word pharisee is a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law.

Random words

WordMeaning
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
ossifyto change into bone
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)