GRE Word List
PONTIFICAL
pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
The meaning of the word pontifical is pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop.
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| reiterate | repeat |
| antediluvian | antiquated; extremely ancient |
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| prodigious | enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory |
| cherubic | angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order |
| epithet | word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous) |
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| premeditate | plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder |
| doctrine | teachings in general; particular principle (religious, legal, etc.) taught; dogma; tenet; ADJ. doctrinal |
| jocular | said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking |
