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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partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
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malefactorone who commits an offense against the law