GRE Word List

PONTIFICAL

episcopal attire

The meaning of the word pontifical is episcopal attire.

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scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
inditemake up
frivolousof little weight or importance
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
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