Catholic
hardKATH-uh-lik
adjective
Definition
Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing; universal in extent
Examples
“Her catholic taste in music ranges from classical to hip-hop.”
“The museum's catholic collection spans five centuries of art.”
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GRE Tip
Catholic is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "broad" or "universal" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "narrow".
Related GRE Words
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
exhaustive
Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive
thorough
Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
generic
Characteristic of or relating to a class or group; not specific
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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