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
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
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triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
acclaimapplaud
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
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intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar