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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
reprisala retaliatory act
impuissanceweakness
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fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
polyglotone who is polyglot
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
unregeneratenot regenerate
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal