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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |