GRE Word List

PONTIFICAL

episcopal attire

The meaning of the word pontifical is episcopal attire.

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libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
reckoncount
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
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pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
groucha fit of bad temper