GRE Word List
PONTIFICAL
episcopal attire
The meaning of the word pontifical is episcopal attire.
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| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| clip | encompass |
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| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |