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
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
cavalcadea procession (see procession
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
balma balsamic (see balsamic
sanctiona formal decree
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery