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

WordMeaning
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
lateralof or relating to the side
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate