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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |