GRE Word List

PROVINCIAL

the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order

The meaning of the word provincial is the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order.

Random words

WordMeaning
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond