GRE Word List

SECULAR

of or relating to the worldly or temporal

The meaning of the word secular is of or relating to the worldly or temporal.

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WordMeaning
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
adjurationa solemn oath
tannerone that tans hides
parochialof or relating to a church parish
ripto tear or split apart or open
consignto give over to another's care
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
cascadea steep usually small fall of water