GRE Word List

DIGNITARY

one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor

The meaning of the word dignitary is one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor.

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
chivalrousvaliant
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
bulgeto jut out : swell
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain