GRE Word List
CONDIGN
adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved
The meaning of the word condign is adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | outmoded; no longer used |
| nebula | diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy |
| inane | silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity |
| aegis | shield; protection; defense |
| destitute | extremely poor; lacking means of subsistence; utterly lacking; devoid; Ex. destitute of any experience |
| pretext | excuse |
| epitome | perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody |
| overt | open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert |
| orgy | wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping |
| anarchy | absence of governing body; state of disorder |
