GRE Word List

PONTIFICAL

episcopal attire

The meaning of the word pontifical is episcopal attire.

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marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
tatterto make ragged
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm